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60 babysitters are listed in Elkins Park, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Elkins Park, PA
Lauren S.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 30 years old. My past experience working with children has been heart warming and inspirational. I worked as a Lead Teacher at a daycare with infants, toddlers and Pre-K children. Each age group gave me a different perspective on life. I felt so special being able to be apart of special moments...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was a lifesaver! She is great with kids and was even adept at handling our kid who was sick! She was compassionate and we felt totally safe to leave our child with her. Would absolutely hire here again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm an experienced teaching artist who has nannied for one family for over a year. I've been working with kids since high school and graduated from Cornish College of the Arts where I studied stage management. I have taught and stage managed at Youth Theatre Northwest where I worked with large groups...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sydney to watch our two children (2 and 7) in August of 2020 after 6 months of working at home with our kids during the pandemic. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect nanny for our kids. Sydney is patient, caring, fun, responsible, and imaginative....
Robert S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cheryl and I am a Philadelphia native with 16 yrs of experience as a nanny. I have worked at two daycare facilities, but mainly for individual families. I have cared for newborn up to school age children, but the bulk of my experience is with newborns and toddlers. I also have experience as a personal assistant...
Cheryl can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Cheryl was our Nanny for almost two years. She took care of our daughter from 3 months to 2 years. She also dog sits our puppy. She is the best with both kids and dogs. She is very professional, punctual and reliable."
Cara M.
Makiyah G.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a caring, compassionate, and patient childcare provider with 5 years of professional experience and 6 years total working with children. I specialize in infant care and truly enjoy nurturing little ones during their most important early stages. I'm skilled at keeping routines smooth, creating a calm, loving environment,...
Makiyah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makiyah is a tremendous person and caregiver. She is responsible, trustworthy and caring. Our child loves her and so do we. Any family would be lucky to have her. "
Care member
Lindsey N.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver and tutor with the ages of 0-14. I offer an engaging and nurturing environment for children and currently have over 10 years of caregiving experience.
5.0
"Very kind and patient. Prompt. Great communicator."
Kate Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexa, I'm 22 and a senior at SJU. I am available for after school sitting/driving/errand running, as well as date nights. I have my own transportation and can provide references/clearances!
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexa was so sweet and great with our daughter!!"
Sabreena M.
Shannon B.
Abington, PA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Shannon B.! I am 23 years old and attend Penn State University where I am finishing up a Bachelors in Science degree studying Kinesiology. I have previously worked with children of all ages through a summer camp counselor job and have been babysitting since I was 16. I am CPR certified and can provide any...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is responsible and caring and we love to have her watch our children and pets "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Koda and I'm an educator, an artist, and a childcare worker with 6. 5 years of paid experience working with ages 1< to 12. I'm looking to help a family in need while I'm on the east coast for the summer.
I'm very flexible in the hours that I am available, and I am also able to assist in many different types of...
Khyia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 6 year old loves talking to Koda, and couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had. Koda is patient and answers all my son's endless questions while simultaneously watching 2 toddlers (plus my son). I would HIGHLY recommend Koda - you won't regret it!"
Samanata L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs.
I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah watched my two kids (5 and 2) and they loved her! She was punctual, reliable, passionate and knowledgeable. I would absolutely hire her again."
Angelica R.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Lina and I am 38 years old. I moved from Colombia to the USA 11 years ago. I obtained my BA in Early Childhood Education specializing in Spanish. Upon completing my degree, I worked for 5 years in Colombia, in primary and secondary school, K-8. I have babysat for the past 7 years and love the one-on-one interaction. I...
Lina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I can enthusiastically recommend Lina to any family that consider her services. Our selection process was pretty extensive. Certainly, entrusting one's child can be unsettling to parents. Our experience with Lina alleviated those fears immediately.
Lina has...
Lawrence H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I moved to the Philadelphia area (living near Rittenhouse) after graduating from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience in May 2022. For the past two years, I worked at Boston Children's Hospital in the Down Syndrome Program. I am starting medical school at Drexel this year with plans to become a pediatrician.
I have...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"It was such a pleasure having Sophie watch our 6-month-old son. Sophie has an incredible professional background with children and is knowledgeable with all things kids. She immediately jumped right in as soon as she arrived at our home. She was so gentle and sweet...
Annalisa S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 33-year-old female experienced caregiver seeking employment as a independent contractor or with a company. I have 10+ years experience in providing care for both Children and Older Adults in the home setting. I am a CPR Certified CNA skilled in assisting with daily activities of living including:
-Bathing
-Feeding (By...
Sharonda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We love Sharonda!! Amazing babysitter who made me feel comfortable leaving my special needs daughter @home. Always on time too, will continue to use!"
Care member
Citlalic M.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Citlalic. I am currently in school working my way up to become a dental assistant. I love working with kids and getting to know them. My favorite Disney movie is COCO I love making art and crafts, doing outdoor activities and watching movies. I am vaccinated (boosters included) and take precautions when it...
Citlalic can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Greta R.
Bala Cynwyd, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care From Mother Of Three And Experienced Mentor And Teacher
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I ran an in-home child care center when my children were young, as well as worked in a local preschool. My work now is with middle and high school students as is my volunteer work with a local community center.
Some of my part-time work that I engaged in when my children were young also included youth activities work for a local...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We love Greta! My son is on the autism spectrum and has anxiety. She was able to engage him and he opened up to her. Also was kind enough to let my spoiled dog out often."
Joseph B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing caring and reliable person. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Tiffany C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Teagan and i've been babysitting for many years from Infants to teenagers. I am from Lewes, Delaware and graduated from the University Of Delaware with a degree in marketing and operations management. I recently moved to Philadelphia in Logan Square and work at Haverford Trust. I am additionally looking for a part time...
Teagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Teagan has been a blessing to our family as we vacationed in Lewes Beach the last month. I cannot say enough good things about her. She is punctual, responsible, hardworking, flexible, and caring. She exercises very good judgment, and is able to assess a...
Christina S.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Ulyana.
I am a 2nd year medical student and am currently available for occasional sitting and date-nights. My availability is more flexible the month of June. I have been working with children of all ages for over 8 years. I enjoy fostering an educational and creative environment where children are...
Ulyana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ulyana is the definition of PERFECT. She was my nanny for over three years and still occasionally watches my children who are now 11, 10 and 8. She is the most loving, dependable, reliable person you have ever met. She became part of our family and we continue...
Jennifer P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 20-year-old student studying Behavioral Health Counseling at Drexel University. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old for many different families and for a variety of different jobs such as date nights, after-school care, pool days and more. I am experienced in babysitting children ages 2-13.
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Julie started babysitting for my kids when she was 15 and my kids were 2 and 4. They were always so happy when she came to babysit. She played games and made sure they were the center of her attention. They are now 8 and 10 and still love her. We wish she was...
Ali H.
Gabrielle N.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom Looking To Nurture The Minds And Hearts Of Our Future
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 5 boys & girls that I took under my wing. I have 2 natural born children. I have many years of experience raising children and taking care of them including friends & neighbor's children
I've always been the den mother of the neighborhood . I'm known for my warm heart . I think all children are loving little...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ellie (Gabrielle) is sweet and kindhearted. Willing to help with lunches and drop offs. She provided references without me having to ask and provided all the information that I needed in the initial response to my request. I was very impressed with her. If my hours...
Nikki S.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood
I have over 12 years experience working with children. In that time I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and school age children. It is an honor to work with children and see them grow. I like the responsibility of taking care of children. It is my job to protect your child. I have completed courses in child...
Dora can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Dora on 10/10/19 as a last minute sitter for a date night. We had put off getting a sitter, being new to the area and not knowing anyone. Dora promptly returned our initial contact. We spoke on the phone and she immediately put us at ease. She came over...
Kirsten C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkins Park, PA
Lauren S.
5.0
Lauren was a lifesaver! She is great with kids and was even adept at handling our kid who was sick! She was compassionate and we felt totally safe to leave our child with her. Would absolutely hire here again!
- Care member
Sydney T.
5.0
We hired Sydney to watch our two children (2 and 7) in August of 2020 after 6 months of working at home with our kids during the pandemic. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect nanny for our kids. Sydney is patient, caring, fun, responsible, and imaginative. During this past year she has taken on...
- Robert S.
Cheryl S.
5.0
Cheryl looked after my 20 months old son for three weeks (it was a temporary job). I was very pleased with her. She was never late, she communicated very well and took a great care of my son. I could tell she was a professional. She has a way with kids and she loves them. She was also very attentive...
- Nastassia V.
Makiyah G.
5.0
We were lucky to have Makiyah as our nanny for the past year. She cared for our daughter from when she was four months old until she was 20 months old. She is reliable, warm, and truly caring. Makiyah is responsible, dependable and always went above and beyond to ensure our child felt safe and...
- Care member
Lindsey N.
5.0
Very kind and patient. Prompt. Great communicator.
- Kate Y.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elkins Park, PA:
How can I find a Elkins Park babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Elkins Park, PA?
The average rate for Elkins Park, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.05 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 Elkins Park, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elkins Park, 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.
Ratings for Elkins Park, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Elkins Park, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.