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Lisa B.


York, PA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter/Nanny

4.5

(17)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a very loving and nurturing caregiver who loves children of all ages. Meeting new families and caring for young children fills my heart with joy. I have been so blessed by all of these children. I have over 10 years of experience with multiples - over 5 sets of twins and 4 sets of triplets. My goal for joining care. com...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa was fantastic we our kids. My daughter has ADHD and really like to talk to and interact with any babysitter we get. Lisa was patient and played with my daughter and listened to her and talked with her. Very confident that are kids are in good hands when with...

Amelia L.

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Carlee N.


Mountville, PA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Energetic And Fun Sitter!

I have been babysitting since I was 13 and was certified with the Red Cross. I have worked with kids of all ages, and love to play sports, dance, listen to music and play outside. I have had a lot of training in emergency management as a Resident Assistant with Millersville University and know CPR and other minor first aid...
Carlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carlee was always a huge help to us with our 3 kids. We have an infant, a 7 year old and a 10 year old and she was great with all of them. Always helped with the dog, cleaning around the house and had fun games for the kids to play. Only reason we couldn't keep her...

Melissa H.

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Amanda C.


Mount Joy, PA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Amanda, I'd like to apply for this position. Here's a little about me: I'd describe my personality as quirky, calm, and fun. I like working with kids because they are full of life and experience the world in such unique and creative way. I started working with kids when I was in high school with my church...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda babysat for me all day, and she did so well with kiddos! My son was telling me all the fun things he did & they both gravitated to her as soon as she arrived"

Alina S.

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Phoebe R.


Lancaster, PA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/House And Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Phoebe! I've been babysitting and pet sitting for over 10 years. I have cared for children of all ages, and pets of all kinds. I worked for two years as a therapist for children with autism, earned my Master's in social work, and am now working as a Community School Director at Washington elementary. I love to be...
Phoebe can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Phoebe is amazing with our 3 year old daughter. She is enthusiastic, creative, and playful! "

Jamie S.

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Kelsey H.


Lancaster, PA

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

The Fun Mom

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for friends/family members for 4+ years. I enjoy playing on the children's level, letting them be creative and have fun!!! I am very dependable and show up with a smile. I am currently enrolled online at AMU for an business degree. I enjoy spending time with my family including time with my little...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kelsey is very mature and dependable. She is also great with kids of any ages."

Jennifer W.

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Ashley S.


Mount Joy, PA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have found this site to be very successful while in my undergrad years. Now, as a mother and a teacher, I am looking to help support other families for date nights and during the summer break. would be looking to provide care in my own home. I have all of my clearances and can provide references. Baby sitter available.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is a wonderful and attentive babysitter. She worked with our family for a couple of years and was energetic, patient, and kind with our little one. She made sure to ask questions and follow any directions we gave in terms of care for our daughter or our...

Ellen S.

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Jessica W.


Millersville, PA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile! I recently left my social work career temporarily due to COVID 19 for the safety and well being of my young family. I have daughters ages 1 and 3! I have my Masters degree in Social work. I studied early childhood education prior to switching to social work! I am seeking...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Judy A.


Millersville, PA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Child Care Provide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Tons of experience with kids of all ages, in addition to being a mom (to a grown daughter!). As a previously full time working mom, I know the areas of support a busy family can require. Help with homework, remote learning, light meal prep, snacks etc. Easy going vibe with kids of all ages. Energetic, positive, educated and most...
Judy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Judy is a true gem! We are so thankful we have found her to help us out when we need childcare for my 2 and 4 year old. They l love "Ms. Judy" and always ask when she will be coming back again! Judy is consistently punctual, dependable and fun to be around. She is...

Stephen and Angie R.

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Brianna D.


York, PA

$22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Or Pet Care Available. Full Time Student, But I Can Definitely Make Time.

I am an elementary education and psych major with a minor in special education. I have over 15 younger cousins (all with pets) and I am the oldest, so I have plenty of experience taking care of kids younger than me. I have taken child development courses and a course where I was an instructor in a daycare, so I know how to...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Brianna is so kind and compassionate! She has a genuine interest in caring for children. I have known Brianna for over 8 1/2 years and can say she is a wonderful young lady! You won't be disappointed!"

Christine C.

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Catherine K.


Mount Joy, PA

$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love To Teach And Bring Smiles

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years experience both in school and in their homes. Also, clearances and good references. Thanks for your consideration.
Catherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cathy is excellent with my 10 year old son. He's on the Autism spectrum and high-functioning and she's really good with understanding him. Cathy enjoys making things fun for him and they laugh often! She is also punctual and very responsible. I highly recommend...

Deana H.

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Lisa C.


Windsor, PA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up in a family of eight children and also care for relatives, cousins, nieces, and nephews. I come from a large extended family that is constantly in need of child care. I also offered my services to families in my community and families that attended my elementary school. These families knew me well and understood that I...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"I had Lisa watch my 3 daughters (ages 6.5, 3, 6 weeks) for my husband's work event. She did fantastic. She was punctual, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Our kids loved her! I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for reliable and exceptional care...

Katie D.

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Rhonda R.


Manheim, PA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time For Date Night, Shopping, Errands

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in Early Childhood Education since 2007. I have worked with and am comfortable with all age groups. I have a CDA and continue to take classes in early childhood development. All my clearances are current and I am CPR certified. I have the Covid vaccine and booster.
Rhonda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rhonda is our #1 babysitter, and my kids love her! My daughter always gets very excited when I tell her that Rhonda is coming. Plus my husband and myself trust her, and it's a great peace of mind on our date night that our babies are in good hands. She has more...

Rachel S.

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Jordyn K.


Lancaster, PA

$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jordyn did a nice job! We had her come for a last minute date night and she was professional, on time, and kind. She presented with a calm and warm demeanor, on the quieter side and interested in getting to know the kiddos. When we returned she gave us the...

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Kayla S.


Lancaster, PA

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education (prek-4) from Temple University and started my Masters at Holy Family University. I have experience babysitting children and have been a teacher the last 8 years. I have taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grade, but I have just left the classroom to follow a...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Kayla was great with our toddler and infant! She was early, learned their schedules quickly and managed their bedtime routines perfectly. Our toddler enjoyed his time with her and woke up asking where she was. I would definitely hire Kayla again!"

Jean-marie A.

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Brianna B.


Windsor, PA

$24-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nannying Services Available! Experience With Children Of All Ages (Infant-12 Years Old)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Passionate, charismatic childcare professional! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kindhearted, reliable, and passionate. I like working with kids because I love watching their imagination and seeing them grow into their own unique selves! I started working with kids when I was 12. I started babysitting for a relative....
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was always so hesitant to leave my babies with anyone. Bri made the transition of finding a sitter so smooth and comfortable for both me and my three girls (ages 6, 4, 2). She did so many fun activities with the girls, even some educationally based activities....

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Benjamin H.


Manheim, PA

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ben and I'm a 25-year-old nanny. I have been with my current family for about 9 months, but due to mom being pregnant and wanting to stay home, I will be looking for a new family in February. Before being a nanny, I was a preschool teacher for 4 years. I have college credits in Human Development and Family...
Benjamin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mr. Ben has been an incredible care taker of my 4 year old! He comes to my house early in the morning and takes my son to school because I work too early. He has been very consistent and dependable throughout our time. A very safe driver too! He's very kind and I...

Jessica B.

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Stephanie G.


Lancaster, PA

$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

28 Year Old Professional Female Available For Part-time Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a 35-year-old single woman living in Lancaster City. I have approximately 20 years of experience with taking care of children ranging in age from newborn to pre-teen. I also am an experienced dog walker and house sitter and love keeping things clean and tidy so if you have pets and need some housework done as well...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was very great with the kids and also helped with minor housekeeping."

Timothy V.

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Kylie A.


Mount Joy, PA

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Fun Adventurous Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat for my cousins many of times at different ages. I love to help they learn new things and just spend time with them. I am hands on and like to try new things. I am CPR certified and am willing to also help around the house as needed. I am also comfortable with any pets you may have
Kylie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Brogan W.


Millersville, PA

$15-17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Brogan. I am a 20-year-old student studying Early Childhood Education at Millersville University with a minor in iSTEM. I currently have 2 years of summer camp experience, but I am eager to gain more knowledge through college and babysitting experience. I have been a mathematics tutor at Millersville University...
Brogan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Isabella R.


Landisville, PA

$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello! my name is Isabella, I'm 20 years old and currently living in landisville, PA. I have a job during the weekday but my days differ week to week so some days out of the week I am available and most saturday and sundays are good for me too. to aide families for extra help babysitting. I have 6 siblings(4 younger than me) so...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, PA

Lisa B.

5.0

Lisa was fantastic we our kids. My daughter has ADHD and really like to talk to and interact with any babysitter we get. Lisa was patient and played with my daughter and listened to her and talked with her. Very confident that are kids are in good hands when with Lisa.

- Amelia L.

Carlee N.

5.0

Carlee was always a huge help to us with our 3 kids. We have an infant, a 7 year old and a 10 year old and she was great with all of them. Always helped with the dog, cleaning around the house and had fun games for the kids to play. Only reason we couldn't keep her was because we had to move....

- Melissa H.

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda babysat for me all day, and she did so well with kiddos! My son was telling me all the fun things he did & they both gravitated to her as soon as she arrived

- Alina S.

Phoebe R.

5.0

Phoebe is amazing with our 3 year old daughter. She is enthusiastic, creative, and playful!

- Jamie S.

Kelsey H.

5.0

Kelsey is very mature and dependable. She is also great with kids of any ages.

- Jennifer W.

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