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60 babysitters are listed in Chester, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Chester, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 23 years of experience working with children between being a mother and watching children through the years plus 7 years at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Respiratory Therapist. I resigned from CHOP in 2021 to pursue my passion of holistic health as a Reiki practitioner/teacher/natural wellness guide (low tox...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is great with my 4m/o son. She is punctual, flexible, and dependable. She agreed to meet with me before starting with us to get familiar with how we do things. She reads to him, plays with him, and sings to him. We are very grateful for her!"
Kellie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My babysitting experience includes 14 years of caring for children between the ages of 1 month and 12 years of age. Some of my responsibilities have included changing diapers, bathing, preparing meals, doing laundry, light house keeping, and planning daily activities for the children during summer days. I am VERY organized and...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa watched our 2 year old a few times over the past few months. She always comes on time (or early - much appreciated!) and our son loves spending time with her. She is easy to get in touch with and flexible with scheduling. Thanks Melissa!"
Sanmati C.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Tori! I'm based in the Glenolden area and would love to help care for your children! I'm a fun aunt to 4 nephews and 2 nieces who I watch and spend time with frequently. I have been caring for and babysitting friends and families children for over 10 years as well as babysitting for families referred to me. I have...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tori was great with my two dogs Buster &Macie "
James M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello family! My name is Camila, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Argentina.
I have experience babysitting full time in my home country. I mostly worked with babies and toddlers.
My most recent experience was babysitting 1 lovely boy (I started with him at his 6 months old, until covid struck).
Back in 2016 and 2017 I...
Camila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camilla is wonderful! She has watched my 3 1/2 year old and 1 year old on a few occasions. She loves children and they love her. I highly recommend her!"
Rebekah C.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My names Renata and I am 24 years old. I am able to do any hours that are needed. I can provide transportation if needed. I love animals so if you have any I definitely have no problem with it. I can cook, help your kids with homework, and just all around have fun with them! I am a non-smoker and I am CPR certified. I also have...
Renata can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My children really enjoyed her. She did a great job babysitting for our date night. We would hire her again."
Jennifer E.
Denise P.
Broomall, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn Nanny / Postpartum Doula, Specializing In Multiples, And Overnight Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced newborn nanny and postpartum Doula specializing in multiples.
I provide care for mothers and newborns, in their home; days, evenings and overnights. My life's work has been a dedication to women, children, and families for more than 40 years.
I work exclusively with newborns and infants up to 14 months. I...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Denise came to help us when we had to put our cat down. It was such a sad day for us and she came through to help by watching after our 4 week old son. She was kind, caring, and very understanding about our situation. She came with great references. I would...
Candace W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Speech Language Pathologist working at a local elementary school. I have extensive experience providing care for many families and truly enjoy working with children. I have my own transportation, am skilled with various ages and genders and am extremely dependable, reliable, organized and trustworthy. While in my care, I...
Julianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play with my daughter. She made it very easy for us to be able to leave the house during the worst of the separation anxiety stage....
Danielle L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm currently a full-time special education teacher. I only have availability for date night/occasional babysitting and/or pet sitting.
I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and my master's degree in special education, along with an endorsement in social emotional and behavior wellness. I have worked with...
Nikki can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Nikki is great with our kids! She is punctual, flexible, communicative, reliable, and definitely someone we will hire again and again!!"
Rebecca G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing games. I am also happy to prepare meals, clean, babysit, pet watch and assist with day to day tasks. I look forward to working with you and your families !
Julia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very open and upfront, friendly. We enjoyed our short time with Julia"
Taylor D.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I graduated last May with my bachelor's degree in social work and moved to this area in February from NC. I am loving it so far and looking forward to meeting local families through this site and building some lasting connections!
I've worked with kids in various settings including daycares, summer camps, elementary schools,...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline looked after our three children (ages 4, 6, 9) for two weeks this summer while our regular nanny was out of town. She did an excellent job! Always arrived on time; seemed very organized, moving the kids through a variety of activities; easy to communicate...
Douglas S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Linda was wonderful with our three young kiddos. She's friendly, caring, responsible, and fun. We highly recommend her!"
Jamie R.
Kara Y.
Thorofare, NJ
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior attending Stevenson University. I am on the women's lacrosse team there and love spending time with my team and joining activities and clubs at school. I also hold many leadership positions and would consider myself a well respected person. I love to have fun and I love spending time with children. I grew up with...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"My 3 girls had a great time with Kara when she babysat. Kara was always on time and reliable. Thanks, Kara, for your help this summer!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm a dedicated nanny with over 25 years of experience in childcare!
Experience Highlights
- 25+ years experience with infant to school aged children
- 25+ years specialized in caring for multiple children at once
- Routine oriented
- CPR certified and first aid trained
- Extensive experience with health and behavioral...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Stacey took amazing care of our 2 sons for the year she nannied for us! She was on time EVERY SINGLE DAY... I repeat everyday for real! The amount of progress she has made with our sons are amazing. She has done the unthinkable for our son, she helped potty train...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old. I live in Folcroft. I worked at a daycare in Folcroft for over 4 years and have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I currently work in a cardiologist's office. I graduated in May 2014 from West Chester University with a BA in Sociology. (still waiting to put that degree to use lol!) My hobbies include...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was warm and attentive with our 3 month old. She did age-appropriate activities with her; when we came home, they were enjoying tummy time (something our daughter rarely enjoys). She was able to come help us at the last minute and did a GREAT job watching...
John C.
Stephanie K.
Media, PA
$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Creative, Fun, Accountable With Good Management Skills: Studying Early Childhood Ed
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 10u softball coach and I have been babysitting infants through the age of 11 since I was 15 years old. Over the years I grew a passion for inspiring and teaching young kids that I decided to take my career path that way and became a teacher.
Throughout college, I worked part-time at daycare on top of nannying....
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative!
3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family"
Ian K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for children. I have spent a countless number of years babysitting for family friends as well as the neighborhood kids. I recently had a child of my own in Sept 2015, who I ideally would like to bring with me. I have an extensive amount of experience working with all ages....
Elisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 2 year old and I were very impressed with Elisha. Meeting her on this site was great. She will hopefully work with us in the future."
Lisa F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dayannah, & I travel 2-3 weeks on, & 1-2 weeks off for work. When I am home, I enjoy staying busy working on my personal projects, learning new skills, & making more money to add to my savings. My schedule for work is (pretty) set for the year, so I would be able to schedule gigs in advance.
I absolutely loved...
Dayannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"So far, our time with Dayannah has been perfect! She is watching my infant and toddler 5 days per week. My son said she is his favorite :) I look forward to my kids growing up under her care!"
Mary W.
Hannah R.
Mount Royal, NJ
$19/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
First things first, my name is Hannah. I am from Mantua, NJ. I am part of a huge family where I am one of six (I happen to be the middle child). Since I was born, I've been told I am extremely maternal, and I have watched my own family most of my life as well as babysitting since I was 14. My favorite pastime is watching my...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has been an absolute blessing for our family. Our kids absolutely adore her, she is always doing some sort of activity with them or for them, and she is the single most mature young woman I have ever come across in childcare. I honestly do not know what we...
Rob L.
4.8
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lubna. Currently, I'm looking full or part time opportunity.
As of right now, I am a caregiver/babysitter for two children for the past 5 years. Before COVID, I was able to be more flexible and take on other caregiver responsibilities. However, for the safety of myself, the children, and our families, I had to...
Lubna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lubna is not only dependable, but a kind and patient caregiver. When my daughter was prone to tantrums and outbursts, I could trust that Lubna is someone who would remain calm and caring. I feel so fortunate to have found such a wonderful person to spend time with...
Andrea F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chester, PA
Melissa B.
5.0
Melissa is great with my 4m/o son. She is punctual, flexible, and dependable. She agreed to meet with me before starting with us to get familiar with how we do things. She reads to him, plays with him, and sings to him. We are very grateful for her!
- Kellie D.
Melissa H.
5.0
Melissa watched our 2 year old a few times over the past few months. She always comes on time (or early - much appreciated!) and our son loves spending time with her. She is easy to get in touch with and flexible with scheduling. Thanks Melissa!
- Sanmati C.
Tori S.
5.0
Tori was great with my two dogs Buster &Macie
- James M.
Camila P.
5.0
I hired Camila to help care for my 3 month old baby 3 times a week to help alleviate me while I was on maternity leave. We were looking for a nanny that spoke Spanish since we'd like our baby to be exposed to the language as much as possible. Camila is tender, caring, and my baby was always happy...
- Alina D.
Renata S.
5.0
My children really enjoyed her. She did a great job babysitting for our date night. We would hire her again.
- Jennifer E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chester, PA:
How can I find a Chester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chester, 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 14 babysitters in Chester, 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 Chester, PA?
The average rate for Chester, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.64 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 Chester, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chester, 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.