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60 babysitters are listed in Carbondale, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Carbondale, PA
Shayla D.
Jermyn, PA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've spent the past 3 years working with children of all ages, and I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development. I believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive, and I strive to provide just that.
I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new and exciting ways to engage...
Hello! I have much experience in childcare since I am the oldest of 5 siblings and have 10 nieces and nephews which I have cared for through various stages of their life. I like to teach respect and love even in difficult situations and would think and act fast in emergency situations as well. I think there is a bright future...
Lori can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Julia B.
Dalton, PA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for working with children, so becoming a nanny was a natural choice for me. My patient and calm demeanor allows me to connect with kids on a deep level. I find joy in providing a supportive and safe environment where children can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
As a nanny, I believe in...
Alexandra P.
Jessup, PA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there!
My name is Alexandra, I am an enthusiastic, bubbly, fun, caring person who gets joy from teaching children and tailoring activities to there age. I am 25 years old, and hold a college degree in communications. I have my own vehicle and live local to the Scranton area.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I am currently in graduate school studying Physical Therapy. I am CPR certified. I am experience with children ages 3+. I am willing to take your children to do fun activities or help with learning. I also love animals and wouldn't mind if you had them in your home.
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Antoinette M.
Peckville, PA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been working with children from 3 months to 8 years for the last 5 years. I've been certified to be a substitute teacher with the necessary clearances. I enjoy working with children and am considered fun loving and responsible. Having pets in the home does not bother me. I have my own transportation and able to prepare...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Priscilla, I am 25 years old and a graduate of Clarks Summit University. I was an Early Childhood Education major, and am looking for summer employment during the month of August. I have spent many years working with children including volunteering at daycares, prior babysitting/nannying jobs, missions trips,...
Priscilla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Priscilla is an incredibly kind, caring, and dependable sitter. She watched my two children 4 days a week after school this past year and they absolutely love her and still say they miss her. She plays with them and helps with homework and even sometimes prepares...
Jackie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Send me a message, I would love to see if I would be a good fit for your caregiver/childcare needs. I am a non smoker, college graduate, mother and animal/nature lover. Looking for Saturday night babysitting at this point due to having a full time job M-F. Optimal timing would be between 730 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Friday or...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen was available on short notice and always kept my son entertained and involved. "
Megan F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom to a 24-year-old college student, and an 20-year-old college student. I have always been a full time mom. Most recently I have been babysitting for friends and family, and have decided I really do enjoy helping others with the task of taking care of children. I was a substitute teacher in the Abington Heights School...
Penny can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"It is with great pleasure I recommend Penny as a caregiver and teacher. Penny assisted my 5 year old son with virtual school. She was able to keep him engaged in the ever-changing curriculum; as well as, create her own academic material based on key area...
Heather T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
experienced caregiver will provide your children with the care your children need to be safe, healthy and feel secure and happy while your not able to be there. I enjoy helping others. I love to cook and can manage a household with ease. I have excellent references.
Donna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
I am a mother to four amazing children-ages 15, 13, 6, and 5-and have over a dozen years of childcare experience. I'm in my 10th year of homeschooling and have previously run a homeschool co-op for four years and a Forest School for two years. I have experience working with children from six weeks to teenage years and can...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I had Mrs. L. watching my kids while I worked. I got updates throughout the day with pictures. I never worried if my kids were okay. She made sure they had healthy meals and snacks. She followed their dietary needs, and took them seriously. She didn't just stick my...
Brittany H.
Brenda V.
Nicholson, PA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter 30 Years And Still Love Caring For Kids!
5.0
(15)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. After graduation I worked in three child care facilities along with personal babysitting on nights and weekends. I worked for a family of 8 children and when they grew up I started with another family at the age of 3 months I raised two amazing girls and during my time there had...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very dependable. Hard worker and excellent with children "
Deanna S.
5.0
(2)
With over six years of experience in childcare, I have worked with children under one year up to eighth graders in a camp setting. I have lots of childcare training including social-emotional learning and psychological first aid as well as pursuing a bachelor's degree in Middle-Level Education.
Kayleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Kayleigh has been super helpful with my children, in so many ways. She helps with school work, making up games to play with the kids. She does research about topics children like to find fun things for them to do but also educational. Kayleigh is dependable and I...
Molly M.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a former TSS and day care employee with 9 years of experience working with children from infancy to school age. I have all of my PA child abuse clearances and am also CPR certified.
Meagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Meagan is lovely and we are excited to have her as our after school babysitter!!"
Leticia C.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Melanie! I am a motivated full time Mom to a special needs little girl. I am looking to work full time. I love playing with play doh, puzzles, coloring, making forts, baking, doing arts/crafts, and going for walks. I love playing with my daughter, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. I can help with...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie W. is reliable, organized and smart, and enjoys children. She has successfully worked as a child care provider in the past."
Kate H.
5.0
(1)
I'm 24 & I have lots of experience with kids. I worked in daycare for a year with ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. I spent three years nannying 2 toddler boys, and last summer with 2 sisters that were 3 & 6. I love making up games, running around, and creating new learning experiences for children. I'm good at calming kids down and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikki is so kind and gentle with my son (4 months old). She’s responsible, punctual, fun, incredibly caring and sweet. We don’t currently have a need for a full time nanny as I’m on a long maternity leave, but she would be an excellent choice for any family. Highly...
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Linda. I have 20 years experience caring for infants and young children. I have helped several physicians from Geisinger Hospital and families from Our Lady Of Peace School and Clarks Summit Elementary . I love working with children doing nursery rhymes, colors , shapes, letters , reading and playing with...
Linda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda took care of my daughter for almost 2 years while I was a single mom and working a busy job. My daughter and I were living alone during the start of the pandemic, and Linda was a life saver . She helped my daughter in many many ways , and was not just a...
Rajeswari C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I've worked with kids of all ages and loved every moment. When I'm not babysitting, you'll find me volunteering with organizations that focus on making kids' lives brighter, whether it's through science experiments or the legal field. In high school, I spent my summers as a camp counselor at the CIES Ecology Camp for...
Ariana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ariana is a very positive person who is self motivated. She is also very considerate and compassionate toward others."
Heidi R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ashlyn, and I'm a patient and enthusiastic sitter/nanny! I have 6 years of experience caring for children between the ages of 4 months and 12 years old. I also have taken two child development classes (in which we taught one full school year of pre-school), Early Childhood and Developmental Psychology in college, I'm...
Ashlyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Ashlyn is that wonderful combination of professional and genuinely friendly. My kids have already asked if she will be coming to play again. "
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Cassidy F.
Factoryville, PA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Cassidy!
I'm 19 years old and a sophomore in college.
I have been babysitting for about 6 years now. I have two younger siblings ages 7 & 10 that I have watched since they were infants.
I have previously worked at a daycare/preschool and have experience with infants to ages 6. I love hanging out with kids and doing...
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Cassidy watched our baby all summer; she was about 3 months at the start and around 6 months when Cassidy had to leave us to go back to school. We miss her already! Cassidy was amazing with our little one. She was patient, loving, attentive. She was a great...
Jessica R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carbondale, PA
Priscilla A.
5.0
She was always prepared to keep my five year old creatively entertained. She was one of the best nannies we had so far.
- Noriko D.
Karen B.
5.0
Karen was available on short notice and always kept my son entertained and involved.
- Megan F.
Penny M.
5.0
It is with great pleasure I recommend Penny as a caregiver and teacher. Penny assisted my 5 year old son with virtual school. She was able to keep him engaged in the ever-changing curriculum; as well as, create her own academic material based on key area developmental areas. She is responsible and...
- Heather T.
Amber L.
5.0
I had Mrs. L. watching my kids while I worked. I got updates throughout the day with pictures. I never worried if my kids were okay. She made sure they had healthy meals and snacks. She followed their dietary needs, and took them seriously. She didn't just stick my little ones in-front of a TV and...
- Brittany H.
Brenda V.
5.0
Brenda is great with kids. She teaches them, enjoys crafts with them, and loves them like her own.
- Wendy H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carbondale, PA:
How can I find a Carbondale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Carbondale, 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 9 babysitters in Carbondale, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Carbondale, PA?
The average rate for Carbondale, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.11 per hour as of January 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 Carbondale, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Carbondale, 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.