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I completed my bachelor's in Early Childhood Education at New Jersey, and I have my master's degree in Public Administration. My experience with children comes from years of babysitting, nannying, and teaching youth swim lessons at a variety of different pools.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Kayla S.
Bellefonte, PA
$11-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
Special Education/Agriculture Teacher, Creative And Fun!
Hello! I am so happy that you are considered me to take care of your children! I have recently graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. I am currently residing in Bellefonte, PA where I am taking online classes on Educating Individuals with Autism. I have also been a pet sitter...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Jamie and I have 18+ years of experience in childcare, animal care, and senior care-giving. I am specialized in ABA therapy for children with disabilities and behavioral issues, lifestyle and leisure (programming) and care giving for seniors with dementia, and was formerly a program specialist for adults with...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Tessa C.
Howard, PA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm 21 years old and I love working with children. I have my high school diploma and currently am working full time at a hotel as a housekeeper. Recently I have not been getting enough hours. Therefore I'm searching for a new job. I have 4 years of experience with children from ages 2-6 . I'm able to work every other weekend and...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current college student looking for babysitting or part-time nannying jobs. I have a great background in many years of experience in babysitting/nannying. I am the second oldest in a family with four children and I love kids. I am reliable, trustworthy, creative, kind, compassionate, responsible, and fun!
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Excellent with children and babies"
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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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.
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 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.
Lauren H.
Boalsburg, PA
$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and fun caretaker who has over 7 years of experience caring for infants through middle schoolers. I have experience working as an occasional babysitter, part time nanny, and at a day care with infants. I am energetic and love helping kiddos explore the world around them through playing outside, reading...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has been an incredible asset for our family. She is helpful, kind, punctual, great with our children, and detail oriented. I would recommend her to anybody that's looking for a full-time nanny."
Regina Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Pittsburgh, PA and recently graduated from Penn State. Working with children is one of my greatest passions! I have been working as a babysitter for family and friends since I was 14 and I have been working as a part/ full-time nanny for several families in the Pittsburgh/ State College areas since I was 18. I have...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret is such a catch! We hired her to watch our two sons during the Fall semester because we were concerned about sending our littlest one back to a busy childcare center during the pandemic. Margaret would come in the afternoons do give us a dedicated chunk of...
Sierra K.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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 • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 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 I/AP...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing! Sweet, clearly experienced, dependable, great communication - both kids (and dogs) loved her. Will definitely rehire!"
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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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can help with most anything you need, from tiring out your little ones with playtime or finishing your laundry for you! I can also help with homework, grocery shopping, or taking care of pets. With my years of experience, you can trust me to provide a fun sitting experience and plenty of assistance in other areas.
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was wonderful!!! We traveled from out of state and needed a babysitter to watch our daughter . Samantha drove 50 minutes to watch our daughter and kept her engaged the entire time. She is responsible and a great human! Hire her!!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along...
Sarah H.
Zaharah Z.
State College, PA
$20-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Creative, Engaging, And Reliable Babysitter In State College Area
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Zaharah! I am a warm and nurturing PhD student who has always enjoyed supporting kids and families. I am pursuing my PhD in Child Clinical Psychology at Penn State. In addition to school, I've enjoyed babysitting in my spare time. For over 5 years, I have tutored and cared for kids ages 5+ as a 1:1 school tutor,...
Zaharah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Zaharah asked many questions about my daughter’s likes and dislikes before the job to make sure she planned activities my daughter liked. She played games and made slime with my daughter and when my daughter wanted to watch TV, Zaharah made sure that my daughter...
Kelly F.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Ella, I am 20 years old, and I am a sophomore studying political science at Penn State University.
I have 5 years of experience baby sitting. I am happy to help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal prep. I am high energy and love spending time with children! I also have over 3 years experience...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ella is our neighbor and we have known her for 15+ years. She babysat for our daughter a few times but we also know her to be an extremely responsible and amazing young woman. Absolutely trustworthy and amazing with kids. I would recommend her any time for anyone. "
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Lisbeth M.
State College, PA
$15-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter CPR And First Aid Certificate.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm an industrial designer and art teacher who has been working with children for 7 years providing childcare and tutoring, art and crafts are some of the activities that I do, plus teaching them Spanish.
Infants, toddlers, teenagers, are the ages that I've been working with this whole time. Driving them around is one of the...
Lisbeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisbeth, took great care of our one year old for about 6 months. She always had amazing educational actives and adventures planned each day. Our daughter was always very excited when she showed up knowing they were going someplace fun.
In addition, she was...
Brendan M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
If you are still looking for a sitter I would love to come help out! I have already helped many care. com families and would love to meet yours !! :)
So, I am currently getting my Juris Doctorate in law at Penn State. I received my degree in psychology in undergrad from Westmont College. I absolutely love working with children...
Chase can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"There are so many great things to say about Chase! The first day that we met for the interview she arrived early. Then from there, she just continued to impress me! She has a great personality, SO easy to work with. Very accommodating!! I would contact her the...
Emily K.
Kaylie W.
State College, PA
$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaylie W, I am a Penn State graduate with a degree in Geography. I love spending time with and taking care of kids and have babysat or nannied for many different children, including babies, those with special needs, and my own younger sister.
In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family,...
5.0
"Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and they were both asleep when we got home. She was very quick to respond when I texted her and both our cat and dog...
Alicia T.
I've been babysitting families for the past three years, while also working at a childcare facility in Maryland from March 2020 until summer of 2022. This past summer I was working as a co-teacher at a preschool in Sparks, MD. My class was considered the "young 2's" but I would also frequently be in the infant room! During my...
Josephine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellefonte, PA
Elizabeth F.
5.0
Bess is a FANTASTIC babysitter! My 3 yr old and 1 yr old boys adore her. She is great with engaging the kids in play, meeting all of their needs and has no trouble managing both at the same time for meals, bath, bedtime, etc. She is always punctual and reliable, and takes excellent care of our home...
- Care member
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.
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.
Lauren H.
5.0
Lauren has been an incredible asset for our family. She is helpful, kind, punctual, great with our children, and detail oriented. I would recommend her to anybody that's looking for a full-time nanny.
- Regina Z.
Margaret F.
5.0
Margaret is such a catch! We hired her to watch our two sons during the Fall semester because we were concerned about sending our littlest one back to a busy childcare center during the pandemic. Margaret would come in the afternoons do give us a dedicated chunk of time to zone in on work after our...
- Sierra K.
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How much do babysitters charge in Bellefonte, PA?
The average rate for Bellefonte, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.67 per hour as of March 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 Bellefonte, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bellefonte, 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.