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I love children and have experience with all age groups. Will be willing to change diapers. I'm very outgoing so i'd love to play.
Analis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
I was working with kids in 2014 for the whole summer. I just moved from anchorage Alaska to PA Columbia, I have a full-time job from Monday through Friday working at a school with special needs kids.
I can cook and am very responsible. I love working with kids. I don't drink or smoke. I can either take care of them in my house...
Sielomal can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kyrstin S.
Columbia, PA
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm 30 years old, my wife and I are expecting our first baby in July. I am looking to babysit so when my baby comes I will already be established with families and can transition him into my care routine!
I have experience with school aged children all the way from kindergarten to 12th grade in general education, autistic...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! I am a rising junior in college looking for some casual jobs over the summer before I head back to school in the fall. I have experience babysitting, doing household chores, and providing safe and reliable transportation. In addition, I have regular experience with dogs, horses, and cats and would love to take on whatever...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Merie C.
Columbia, PA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Merie . I'm currently a server and a student working toward my dream of becoming a teacher. Growing up with three younger sisters, I've always loved being around kids, and that's where my passion for teaching and caregiving began. I enjoy creating fun, engaging activities and helping kids learn and grow.
In...
Silas C.
Columbia, PA
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Silas! I Am 21 Years Old With Just Under 3 Years Of Experience In Childcare.
Hi my name is Silas! I am 21 years old and have just under 3 years of childcare experience. I have worked with children from ages 6 months to 17 years old. I have experience with cognitive disabilities and physical disability in children
I'd describe my personality as bubbly outgoing and optimistic
I like working with kids...
I am a recent graduate from Penn State University with degrees in Art and Art Education. As a sitter/nanny I am patient, responsible, and willing to make a creative mess (as long as it is all cleaned up afterwards). I have experience with children from ages 0 to 18. I have been a lifeguard, camp counselor, teacher, and...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages including those with special needs! I am also comfortable with any animals you may have at home! I started out as a young teenager and created a summer camp for my younger sister and her friends. I organized educational lessons, crafts, outdoor activities, and meals...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! My name is Shilah and I am 20 years old. I have experience of sitting children. As favors, I watched many close relatives and friends as well as had small gigs hired as a babysitter for a few days. I can say that I am confident with having this responsibility and I can honestly say I will work hard for it.
Shilah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Madeline D.
Columbia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started babysitting when I was very young and it has always come quite naturally. I love kids and their energetic and creative energy!
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Marylou S.
Columbia, PA
$14-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 15 years of experience providing childcare . Work in the medical field as a Medical Assistant Monday to Friday . CPR Cert. Available all day weekends and evenings during the week .
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Justine. I am a 24-year-old high school emotional support teacher. I have experience working with children of all ages, with the exceptions of newborns, which will be changing March since my husband and I are expecting our first child. I am looking for jobs with after school ours, nights, weekends, snow days,...
Justine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mary and I am a kind, loving, and patient babysitter who is open to new situations to best help family's specific needs. I started my childcare career at a very young age, with three children, two of whom have special needs; I worked for this family for three years until they moved out of town. Since then I...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on...
Barbara D.
Brittany O.
Lancaster, PA
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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
"Brittany is a loving and caring mother. "
Lisa S.
Rachel M.
Mountville, PA
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for infants/toddlers - changing, bathing, feeding, putting to sleep, and engaging to promote development for a few decades. I worked as an aide in an Early Childhood Ed Ctr. for 8 months. I was known for soothing babies and getting them to nap. For school age, I can assist with academics due to my 12 years of...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is a fantastic caregiver! She is incredibly patient and reliable. She was an absolute angel with our colicky baby. She is very trustworthy. She really cares and it shows with how she has taken care of our little one. "
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with level 1 autism, allergies, severe eczema, and behavioral disorders. I have worked with infants, toddlers, elementary, and preteen aged children, as well as multiple of these at one time. I enjoy interacting with children, playing games with them, and helping them learn. I am not a sit back type of sitter....
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
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"Lauren is a very dependable young woman. She was very in tune with my children's needs and what I expected to be done with my children. My children are very excited when ever we have her watch them. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for any type of...
Shannon R.
Logan R.
Manheim, PA
$18-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am capable of keeping all children alive and intact while parents are away. Playing games, talking, and answering "why?" Questions are skills I take pride in. I'm knowledgeable in CPR, life guarding, and cooking.
Logan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My son really enjoyed Logan being his babysitter. He said went from saying he was going to hide in his bedroom before she got there to asking when she could come over again! "
Kristen F.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently accepting art students but I'm not able to pick up any nannying shifts at the moment.
Hi! I love teaching little ones and helping them learn, grow and explore. I have worked with kids for over 15 years. I started in a children's home, worked in a daycare as a teacher and then found nannying to be something I loved...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacey has been an enormous gift to our family. She currently nannies our twin one-year-old sons, and has been with us since August. Stacey ensures our boys always have fun things to do, spend lots of time playing outside, and helps them learn new developmental...
Emily S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Stephanie, I have over 14+ years experience with children ages newborn to pre-teens. I am also a licensed foster parent therefore I have all my background and child clearances completed. Flexible availability and reasonable rates!! References available upon request.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie has been my full time sitter for 7 years. She has watched both of my kids since they were babies. My children love her. We trust here. She provides structure but allows them to be kids."
Melissa M.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 3, looking for some extra income to pay for an upcoming trip to see our oldest son, who is in the US Army. I have 20 years of experience with kids, working in church programs, teaching preschool and working in elementary schools. I'm looking to help out with date nights. I can help with light housekeeping and...
Shawna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shawna is fantastic! She is like an auntie to my children and is dynamic. As a Mom herself, she has fantastic intuition and confidence.
I always know that my children are safe and will have fun with Shawna. She has a gentle and kind personality while bringing...
Leigh G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, PA
Mary W.
5.0
Mary is amazing. We hired her last summer as our first ever babysitter and she instantly became like family. Our girls love her, we love her. She is reliable, sweet, smart, fun and takes such good care of our girls. We missed her all year although she visited on her breaks. We were so happy she came...
- Barbara D.
Brittany O.
5.0
Brittany is a loving and caring mother.
- Lisa S.
Rachel M.
5.0
Rachel is a fantastic caregiver! She is incredibly patient and reliable. She was an absolute angel with our colicky baby. She is very trustworthy. She really cares and it shows with how she has taken care of our little one.
- Care member
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren has been our daughter's sitter for 2 years now. My daughter adores her and so do we! She is professional and dependable. Our daughter has severe eczema and I've taught her the skin regimen and she picked up on it quickly. She also has food allergies that i was afraid to let anyone but my...
- Care member
Logan R.
5.0
My son really enjoyed Logan being his babysitter. He said went from saying he was going to hide in his bedroom before she got there to asking when she could come over again!
- Kristen F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Columbia, PA:
How can I find a Columbia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Columbia, 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 11 babysitters in Columbia, 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 Columbia, PA?
The average rate for Columbia, PA babysitters on Care.com is $15.18 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 Columbia, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Columbia, 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.