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I have teaching experience. I enjoy arts and crafts and being outside. I've been told I have a "gift" for children, and generally enjoy my time with them!
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Brittany O.
Lancaster, PA
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I use to babysit throughout middle school and highschool. Now I have a 4 and 8-year-old that have prepared me for anything! My friends always know they can count on me when they need someone last minute.
5.0
"My twins love being at Brittany's house. Brittany is the first sitter to have watched our children who was not a family member and we have always felt comfortable in trusting her to watch them. "
Amy N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I would love to work with your family. I just moved from Oahu and l'm originally from Pennsylvania. In regards to my nannying experience, in high school I nannied for a family with two toddlers for two years and I also taught dance classes to kids ages 3-10. Going into college I was a nanny for a newly 1-year-old and I...
Skylar can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Skylar was very professional and asked all the right questions. I would trust her with my son any day. "
Daniel D.
Morgan S.
Lancaster, PA
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Morgan and I am a college student at Millersville University. I am studying psychology in hopes of becoming a school counselor one day! I have plenty of experience working with children, and believe I would be a great fit for the job you have posted. Some of my experience includes being a camp counselor at a...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan babysat our 3 year old daughter while we attended a family wedding. We were visiting the area from out of town, and she was very responsive, brought some toys for our daughter to play with, and she had a great time, even in the hotel :) Highly recommend her!...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Elisa. I'm 27 years old. I'm very patient, organized, responsible and trustworthy. I have extensive experience taking care of children. Having worked as an Au pair for one year and half and a nanny.
I'm fan of outdoors activities, go to the library, playground, art and crafts. I can swim so I can supervise the kids in the...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Very good communication, on time, great with our 3 kids. "
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Kayla S.
Lancaster, PA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education (prek-4) from Temple University and started my Masters at Holy Family University. I have experience babysitting children and have been a teacher the last 8 years. I have taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grade, but I have just left the classroom to follow a...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kayla was great with our toddler and infant! She was early, learned their schedules quickly and managed their bedtime routines perfectly. Our toddler enjoyed his time with her and woke up asking where she was. I would definitely hire Kayla again!"
Jean-marie A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emily, I am 24years old, and have been working with children for the past 8 years! I also have a 2-year-old daughter. Ever since I was a child, I knew I wanted to work with children. I have been working with children from newborn to 13 years old. I have experience working in a daycare as well as nannying and...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was a nanny to my infant son for his first year - and she did an excellent job! She was always on time and flexible in coming early or staying late as needed. She made helpful suggestions when challenges arose that lead to him become a better sleeper,...
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Stephanie P.
Leola, PA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
my name is stephanie. I am a 23-year-old mommy of 3! 1 a.m. extremely experience in children because I have 3 of my own! I am a very reliable faithful & trustworthy person. When I was in high school I took 3 years of child development & even worked in a preschool/ daycare! I am also CPR Certified & will love to show you my...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Things just didn't work out but we would certainly have hired her!"
Anthony L.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kelli! I am 38 years old and married with two kids! I worked in childcare for 13 years prior to having my children. I have cared for infants and children up to 12 years old. I was a lead teacher, a site-coordinator/director at an after-school program and a summer nanny as well. When I had worked in child care,...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"If you are looking for the most amazing caregiver for your children, then PLEASE look no further:) Kelli was chosen among many applicants to care for our son for 7 days and 7 nights. We not only chose Kelli for her background in childcare, but for her sweet, kind,...
Allyson R.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Olivia, I'm 22, I just graduated college at Millersville University with get my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I've been working with kids as a babysitter/nanny for as long as I can remember and helping them succeed in life and be the best they can be is always what I strive for when working with kids, I have...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia was great! She played attentively with my baby all day and followed all care instructions, and my baby was very happy! I'd love to hire Olivia again whenever she's available!"
Adam T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sophie, and I am incredibly passionate about working with kids! I currently teach Third Grade at a school in Lancaster, but have a ton of experience working with children both within and beyond the classroom. I have been a babysitter for several families over the course of the last 10 years. I have been a long term...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Lydia F.
Lititz, PA
$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the right questions, and wanted everything done to my liking. The kids have already asked when she is coming back! We'll definitely...
Jaime L.
Rachael M.
Ephrata, PA
$21-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Dependable And Qualified Date Night Babysitter You Can Trust
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently unavailable as I'm on maternity leave.
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative, and dependable.
I love caring for and working with kids for so many reasons! I love being able to support a child's curiosity and imagination as they explore and learn about the world around them. Being a positive...
5.0
"Rachael is just as it says in her about info. She was great with my kiddos as soon as she walked into our door! Great communication with her from beginning to end. Super friendly and dependable. This was our first time hiring a sitter, so we were nervous, but she...
Karla G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hannah. I have been working with children for over 6 years. I currently am working at an elementary school as a registered behavioral technician. I have watched all ages and kids with multiple disabilities. I'm looking for an after school/evening job as I am at the school until 3:40 p.m. I am CPR certified,...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah did a great job taking care of our six-month-old daughter and a friend’s four-month old at the same time. She was timely, communicative, responsive, and warm and caring with the babies. We would recommend Hannah!"
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care.
Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...
Mirtelina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mirte is so great with my kids and is very reliable. My kids can't wait until she comes over! She keeps the house tidy. And she keeps us well informed on how their day was and what they did during the day. I highly recommend her!"
Jessie S.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 15 as a babysitter for 2 young boys. I went to CTC for my senior year of high school for Early Childhood Education and worked as an intern at a daycare center for about 4 months. I also worked as an assistant teacher at a U-Gro location for 6 months. I currently attend Millersville as a...
Sidney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 21 years old and am currently in college for my early childhood education degree. since middle school, I've helped out in kindergarten and Pre-k classes in both my schools and churches. After graduating, I started to babysit, and worked at a daycare for a year to get more experience. I have also been a 3rd grade TA...
Kelly A.
Lancaster, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Kelly and I absolutely love children. I started when I was in 6th grade watching my cousins and some neighbors. Now, six years later, I have watched for 8 different families, children ages ranging from a few months to a 16-year-old with down syndrome. I've nannied over the summer for two years now and love it so...
At my church I watch over children. There, my tasks include feeding them, entertaining them with activities, and nap time. I also babysit for family friends and have done some childcare for my neighbors as well.
Amaya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
I'm a mother of 5 children (20/18/18/16/11), have experience with all ages including multiples and children with medical conditions. I volunteer with my youngest's Young Marine unit, volunteer in the 2-yr old classroom at school and babysit friends and family's children. I also have experience pet-sitting dogs, cats, lizards,...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Akron, PA
Brittany O.
5.0
Brittany is a loving and caring mother.
- Lisa S.
Skylar G.
5.0
Skylar was very professional and asked all the right questions. I would trust her with my son any day.
- Daniel D.
Morgan S.
5.0
Morgan babysat our 3 year old daughter while we attended a family wedding. We were visiting the area from out of town, and she was very responsive, brought some toys for our daughter to play with, and she had a great time, even in the hotel :) Highly recommend her!
- Care member
Maria M.
5.0
Very good communication, on time, great with our 3 kids.
- Care member
Kayla S.
5.0
Kayla was great with our toddler and infant! She was early, learned their schedules quickly and managed their bedtime routines perfectly. Our toddler enjoyed his time with her and woke up asking where she was. I would definitely hire Kayla again!
- Jean-marie A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Akron, PA:
How can I find a Akron babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Akron, PA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Akron, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Akron, PA?
The average rate for Akron, PA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Akron, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Akron, PA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.