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60 babysitters are listed in Bala Cynwyd, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Bala Cynwyd, PA
5.0
(3)
My name is Joy. I am proud to say that I have 25yrs experience of raising children, and advocating for youth with special needs. I currently work as an on-call PCA with headstart students diagnosed with developmental delay, autism, and individuals with emotional, and behavioral diagnoses as well. I have all up to date clearances...
Joy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Joy has the incredible ability to make everybody she comes to contact with feel at ease. My children came to me and said that she was family barely a week after meeting her.
I would like for everyone to know that she has great insight about health, security,...
Tambu M.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Maura W.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With 5 Years Experience In Babysitting And Daycare.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maura. I am an Occupational Therapist. I have always loved working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and I have worked in day cares for four years. More recently I have nanny experience. My first nannying job was with three children aged 1, 5, and 10. I am great with multiples of...
Maura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family has had the pleasure of having Maura babysit our two children since December 2020. We wanted someone cautious, responsible and careful with the pandemic. We trusted Maura right away, and she treated our 1 and 4 year old as her own. Maura is reliable,...
Caitlin H.
Katherine S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Playful And Nurturing Sitter Available For Nights Off!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Edit: 1) Moved to Rittenhouse area! Contact me for planning ahead. 2) Eager to streamline your New Year's Eve planning.
Hi! I'm an enthusiastic and responsible sitter who keeps kids happy and active when needed, then skillfully winds them down for bed and naps. I'm a PhD student at Villanova University and the oldest of 8:...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katherine has watched our three-year-old son on a half dozen occasions. She has a real gift for relating to children. She is calm, patient, cheerful, and very thoughtful about how she put both parent and child at ease. She is full of ideas for imaginative play. She...
Erika K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I am 24 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I started from my little sister and then my newborn brother. I had to mature a little earlier in life and babysitting was one of the things I picked up quick. Very playful and understanding with little ones. I love interacting and caring for children. I...
Kevonnah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very punctual and very good cook!!! I definitely would hired her again."
Lin Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*fully vaccinated*
I am a naturally empathetic, easy going, pet- and child- magnet. I'm easily approachable, gentle and kind. I am queer & non-binary (they/them pronouns) and conversational in Spanish.
I have extensive experience babysitting and as a teacher's assistant in my teens and 20s. I currently have 2 dogs, but have...
Vick can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Vicky provided childcare services for our 6-year-old son between fall 2021 and spring 2022- picking him up from school and driving him to his swimming class or back home for activity time until the end of the work day. Vicky instantly hit it off with our son during...
Kimberly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Graduate student at TJU in center city looking for a part-time nanny position for after classes and or the weekend. I have 5 years of experience with a mix of 3 months old through 10 years old. CPR certified, non-smoker, and great references! I am comfortable with pets and light house-keeping. Will be commuting on the train....
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Emma was an amazing part time nanny to our toddler! She was easy to communicate with, super reliable, professional, always on time and kept our girl busy and happy! She was really proactive with activities (park, library, art, cooking etc) which we greatly...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was in 4th grade, I volunteered at a daycare that was up the street from my house. I am very active and love getting outside and doing different activities with kids. I am very nurturing, loving, and caring. I treat the kids with respect. I'm very playful, but also know how to handle tough situations, such as...
Aviana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aviana was very professional and kind."
Bryan R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 33-year-old female experienced caregiver seeking employment as a independent contractor or with a company. I have 10+ years experience in providing care for both Children and Older Adults in the home setting. I am a CPR Certified CNA skilled in assisting with daily activities of living including:
-Bathing
-Feeding (By...
Sharonda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Sharonda is passionate, caring, and very reliable. She has been apart of my families journey for about ten years now. She has helped me with getting them back and forth to school, prepared dinners, attended and assisted with family vacations and so much more....
Roxanne L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm an experienced teaching artist who has nannied for one family for over a year. I've been working with kids since high school and graduated from Cornish College of the Arts where I studied stage management. I have taught and stage managed at Youth Theatre Northwest where I worked with large groups...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sydney to watch our two children (2 and 7) in August of 2020 after 6 months of working at home with our kids during the pandemic. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect nanny for our kids. Sydney is patient, caring, fun, responsible, and imaginative....
Robert S.
Christel S.
Conshohocken, PA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of multiple children since the age of 12. I am now 28 with a 5-year-old son of my own and have more than enough experience to care for children at the highest quality of care. I am more than willing to provide references and have a LinkedIn profile to verify my education and career status. I am...
Christel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Christel was pleasant and courteous. My daughter enjoyed being under her care. After just one day my daughter was begging to go back the next day. I would recommend Christel for backup care and regular care. She was an awesome person."
Lady B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Jared, and I bring over 10 years of babysitting experience caring for children from 6 months to 13 years old. I've also worked at multiple camps and afterschool programs, where I've planned exciting activities, led games, and helped kids make unforgettable memories. On top of that, I've coached soccer, basketball,...
Jared can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jared is great with the kids!! He is so caring, patient, responsible and creative."
Zelly C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cheryl and I am a Philadelphia native with 16 yrs of experience as a nanny. I have worked at two daycare facilities, but mainly for individual families. I have cared for newborn up to school age children, but the bulk of my experience is with newborns and toddlers. I also have experience as a personal assistant...
Cheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Cheryl looked after my 20 months old son for three weeks (it was a temporary job). I was very pleased with her. She was never late, she communicated very well and took a great care of my son. I could tell she was a professional. She has a way with kids and she...
Nastassia V.
Madison A.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison, and I am seeking a full time nanny position within 30 minutes of West Philadelphia starting in July 2023. I hold a Bachelors degree in Communications from Northeastern University and am currently pursuing a Masters in Art Therapy. I have several work experiences with children, including 2 years as a...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is energetic and great with dealing with multiple kids (we have 4) from babies to older children (oldest is 11). She is a lot of fun and your kids will be asking to see her again! Absolutely FAVORITE babysitter! She will be able to break out shy children...
Brooke G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey, there! I'm excited to start this journey with your family. I'm a master's student at Penn, and I have experience working with children and adolescents. I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated and stay current on my flu shots.
Most recently, I've babysat (recurring and one-time) toddlers and older children. Before this, I worked...
Mayowa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mayowa worked with our nine and eleven year old in the after-school/camp hours and some evenings for five months over the summer. She was a welcome addition to our family as she was very conscientious, friendly, resourceful, helpful and dependable. We trusted her...
Elizabeth W.
Erin H.
Drexel Hill, PA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a certified teacher with 10 years of teaching experience, and over 20 years of childcare experience. I am now home with my three children (boy age 5, girl age 3, and girl age 1) and I would love a child to watch in my home. I have a beautiful, baby safe, pet free home. I drive a new Honda Odyssey with plenty of space for...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If I could give Erin 10 stars, I would! She is beyond Fabulous. She is genuine, trustworthy, personable, professional & smart. Two of Erin's characteristics I most appreciate are her patience and compassion. In the few years that I've known Erin, she has become a...
Vanessa H.
5.0
(1)
I'm a 23-year-old college student currently in the Villanova area during my summer break from college. Although I have limited professional child care experience, I have younger cousins who I help take care of. I am also a type one diabetic so I am comfortable taking care of children who also have T1D and other chronic...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sydney is one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. She treats every person she comes across in a kind, gentle, warm way. She is loyal as well. I know if I need anything I can count on Sydney to come through, whether it be a favor or an errand, or to...
Jaclyn A.
Blaire A.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Medical Student Looking For Some Babysitting/nanny Jobs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student at Thomas Jefferson University. I am looking for a babysitting job with a family that I can sit for.
I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science. I have a great deal of experience babysitting for children of all ages from infants to...
Blaire can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Ana P.
Philadelphia, PA
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ana! I am an energetic, active and fun loving sitter. I am a professional modern dancer and college student who is seeking a degree in teaching. I love to plan activities like educational field trips, outdoor adventures, and crafts. My goal is to continue to uphold foundations and expectations created by parents,...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Ana was absolutely wonderful to our sons and a part of our family for the past year as our nanny. She will be moving on to the next chapter of her life and we are excited for her. If she ever applies to a job for watching your kids, she will be perfect. She is...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My goal as a nanny is to care for, guide, instruct, protect children. I am willing to do light housekeeping that includes helping children clean their room and clean play area.
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Asalamu Alaikaum
I was stunt with Fatima good job in the review I read. I wish if she has availability to baby sit my grand kids in Philadelphia, PA
Please contact me Fatima if possible
We need a baby sit from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm"
Nivin A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bala Cynwyd, PA
Joy M.
5.0
Joy is awesome!! She worked with my son for a few yrs and when I tell you she's the best she's the best!! Professional and dependable. Kids love her. Joy will make sure you and your child has the proper care at all times. She's an outstanding advocate. Joy is the best candidate for this care team.
- Katrina C.
Betsy B.
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 on time and dependable. We did not...
- Jessica C.
Maura W.
5.0
Our family has had the pleasure of having Maura babysit our two children since December 2020. We wanted someone cautious, responsible and careful with the pandemic. We trusted Maura right away, and she treated our 1 and 4 year old as her own. Maura is reliable, honest, and amazing at what she does....
- Caitlin H.
Katherine S.
5.0
Katherine has watched our three-year-old son on a half dozen occasions. She has a real gift for relating to children. She is calm, patient, cheerful, and very thoughtful about how she put both parent and child at ease. She is full of ideas for imaginative play. She is also safety-conscious and...
- Erika K.
Kevonnah S.
5.0
She's very punctual and very good cook!!! I definitely would hired her again.
- Lin Y.
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How can I find a Bala Cynwyd babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Bala Cynwyd, PA?
The average rate for Bala Cynwyd, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.93 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 Bala Cynwyd, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bala Cynwyd, 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.