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60 babysitters are listed in Kirkwood, PA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Kirkwood, PA
I was a nanny for 2-year-old twins and their newborn brother for 9 months, before I had my own children who are now 2. 5 and 3 months.
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I now have 2 children of my own. A 7-year-old boy and a 1-year-old baby girl. I am patient, kind, caring and compassionate.
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
30 yrs as pre k-12 teacher, and day care administrator. Created and implemented age appropriate activities and programs which included various ethnic and socio-economic communities.
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Eileen S.
Oxford, PA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm A Fun, Energetic, And Love To Listen To What Kids Have To Say!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being one of seven, I have several years of experience with babysitting, from watching my little brother, nieces and nephews, and family friends. Playing with kids has always been my forte, along with getting them to laugh, read, and just have a good time. I enjoy taking kids outside for fresh air and exercise, along with...
Eileen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Alla H.
Quarryville, PA
$10-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Love children, Christian, clean, Hard worker, positive, optimistic, love dog and cats, ready to be good part of your family.
Alla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Emma. I have my B. S. in psychology, M. A. in School Psychology, and recently completed my Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) degree in School Psychology. I recently started my career as a School Psychologist with a school district, so I am only really looking for occasional jobs. This means I am knowledgeable...
5.0
"Emma is great with my kids (1 and 3 years). She is calm and patient but playful and silly. My kids talk about her often. She is very reliable, answers quickly and keeps us updated. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Hope L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ally! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 and I love children of all ages. I am also and EMT. I am both CRP and AED certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ally is great, she is on time (early!), available last minute, and my son loves her. She is great with both my toddler and my hyper dog. She is an EMT so I feel confident that she could handle an emergency if one should happen. I highly recommend her. "
Jessica C.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 children of my own. I have 30 nieces and nephews. I am 1 of 13 children.
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have taken care of newborns to 15 years old. I have kept my younger sister's babies overnight for a week at a time. My children are grown. Along with having 6 children I have had as many as 6 other...
Therese can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"She is great with kids, my daughter loves her and gets very excited when she knows that Stacie is coming over to babysit."
Joanne K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 15. I have taken care children between the ages of 3-month-old to 12-year-olds. My junior year in high school I was a summertime nanny for a family with a 3-month-old. Freshman year in college I was a summertime nanny for a family with a three kids (ages 2, 5, 7). My sophomore year in...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful with my children! She is on-time, sticks to my rules for the kids and even picked up after they went to bed! She has been one of our go-to sitters for our 3 kids for years. I have no worries when she is with my kids and she loves my dog too!"
Michelle K.
Belle C.
Street, MD
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families 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...
Belle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Belle is our regular babysitter for our daughters 3 and 9 and we absolutely love her! She has a caring and warm personality. She is a very active person with a lot of energy for playing and coming up with fun games. She also has sound judgment and is 100% reliable."
Katy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked a two day cares within two years, the age groups I had been assigned ranged from infant for 2. 5 years. I have worked for multiple camps, so I have covered ages infant to school age (approx. 10 years-old).
I am currently a Cecil College student, studying social work and specializing in Child Advocacy.
I am...
Jen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jenny was such a big help to our family! She took care of our 2 year old daughter and 6 year old son. Our kids loved her and looked forward to her coming to our house everyday. She played games, help with schoolwork and made their lunches. She is very dependable...
Mila C.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Breanna and I have 10 years of experience with children ranging from newborn to teenagers. I have experience with multiples as well. I have excellent references and certified from infants to school age, I have CPR and first aid! Along with other certifications as well! I graduated college with my Associates in...
Breanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Breanna has cared for my daughter for about the past two years. She has been a constant, trustworthy, and loving caregiver who has always been in-step with my daughter’s physical, emotional and developmental needs. My little one has a wonderful friendship with her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
When younger, I used to babysit my siblings everyday after school. Later on, I used to babysit my neighbor's children who were the ages of 3 and 7; the youngest being autistic. I did signing training with him as well as helping with his sister's homework. While they were occupied, I would clean the house and prepare dinner. I...
Ryan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ryan has watched our kids on several occasions. The children get excited when she comes over. Ryan is very helpful with house hold chores such as cooking, cleaning up after the children and helps with home work. Our children range from 7 months to 11 years old."
Jenn S.
Maria P.
Elkton, MD
$15-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Not available.
During my experience I have had the most wonderful families and children, every position have helped me to gain knowledge, understanding and compassion with my job and my relationship with the family/child.
Thank you, I hope you find your perfect match.
5.0
"She quickly became a part of the family. Absolute professional who took care of our daughter with love and care. We continue to go to Maria for childcare first because our daughter loves her and we do too. We highly recommend her!"
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Jena M.
Coatesville, PA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 12 years old and absolutely love kids. I love helping them learn and watching them grow. I have experience with watching kids from newborns to preteens. I also have five sisters and lots of little cousins so I am always around little ones and love caring for them:)
Jena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I interviewed Jena for a position as a nanny. She was so wonderful and bubbly and sweet. I can tell she is a wonderful sitter or nanny and although we did not hire her for the position, I was very torn because she really was so lovely. Any family will be lucky to...
Elizabeth E.
Katy L.
Havre de Grace, MD
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katy and I am 21 years old and I have always loved working with babies and children. My husband and I just had our first child in April and are loving this exciting new chapter of our lives. I am looking for a job that I could bring my son with me 2-3 days a week (my mom is able to watch him the other days.) I am...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katy helped us so much when we needed care for our son during the early morning hours. She was kind and he really liked her. Easy to communicate with and punctual. Would recommend :)"
Maggie D.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am thrilled to write a review for Phoebe. She babysat our two boys for many years and was always creative and interactive with each of them despite a five year age difference. What a delight! "
Liz F.
5.0
(7)
I have over 20 years experience and have babysat multiple children ranging from infant to middle school. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I am Covid vaccinated as well
My clearances are up to date
Plenty of references available upon request
Krystyna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krystyna is a great babysitter. She engaged our children in play the whole time and bed time was no problem for her at all. She is kind and fun. The kids had a great time with her."
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Samantha H.
Avondale, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time - Available During The Week After 2:30pm. Available Anytime On The Weekends.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name's Samantha. I'm currently employed at the Avon Grove Middle School as a Personal Care Assistant in the Autistic Support Classroom. I love working with kids and making a difference in their lives every day! When I'm not working I'm spending time with my 2 beautiful children ages 1 and 9. I'm looking for something 3...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is the mother of my daughter and I never saw anyone more amazing with kids then she is, trust me when I say your kids or pets would be in great hands "
Lance B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kirkwood, 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.
Emma L.
5.0
Emma is great with my kids (1 and 3 years). She is calm and patient but playful and silly. My kids talk about her often. She is very reliable, answers quickly and keeps us updated. I would recommend her to anyone!
- Hope L.
Alexandra C.
5.0
Ally is great, she is on time (early!), available last minute, and my son loves her. She is great with both my toddler and my hyper dog. She is an EMT so I feel confident that she could handle an emergency if one should happen. I highly recommend her.
- Jessica C.
Therese M.
5.0
She is great with kids, my daughter loves her and gets very excited when she knows that Stacie is coming over to babysit.
- Joanne K.
Alexis T.
5.0
Alexis is wonderful with my children! She is on-time, sticks to my rules for the kids and even picked up after they went to bed! She has been one of our go-to sitters for our 3 kids for years. I have no worries when she is with my kids and she loves my dog too!
- Michelle K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kirkwood, PA:
How can I find a Kirkwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kirkwood, 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 3 babysitters in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, PA?
The average rate for Kirkwood, PA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of March 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 Kirkwood, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kirkwood, 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.