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60 babysitters are listed in Mechanicsburg, PA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Mechanicsburg, PA
5.0
(11)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with newborns to 6-year-olds and I have a 8 year experience with babysitting. I have 7-8 references I have worked with. I also have a car to pick up and drop.
Baljeet can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Baljeet was a caregiver for my elderly father (75 yrs old), and she handled everything from cooking, cleaning, running errands, driving him around, and general companion care. Baljeet was amazing - incredibly caring, accountable, and patient. Unfortunately, my...
Isheeta S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emma!
I am currently a first grade teacher who graduated from Duquesne University with a major in Early Childhood Education in 2021. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has lots experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. Some of my hobbies include lacrosse, golf, puzzles, cooking, being...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emma Is great. Went the extra mile to make sure we were happy."
Gino T.
Kathryn S.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver Available Part-time Or For Occasional Babysitting
4.1
(16)
Hired by 61 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children ranging in age from newborns to teenagers. I am CPR, First-Aid and AED certified.
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathryn was amazing! My husband and I hired her to watch our two boys while we went out for our anniversary and we couldn't be more pleased with how she did. She kept us updated on how things were going throughout the evening and would text us she had a question...
Jennifer B.
Amanda S.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Amanda and I have been babysitting and nannying for 7+ years. I have recently completed my degree in Elementary Education and will be teaching in the fall. I can help with tutoring over the summer if wanted. I am looking for a part time nannying or babysitting job. I am comfortable with all age ranges. I do...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda was a fantastic babysitter to my kids. I could always trust her to get them off the bus and make sure that all of their homework was done before I got home. She would help me meal prep for the week and was able to get the dinners started before I got home....
Ameila S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and activity supervision. I am willing to pick kids up from school and take them to different fun activities or after school sports. I have been babysitting since freshman year high school and now studying at Messiah University for Elementary Education. I am...
Lissette can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lissette is an absolutely amazing nanny! She was awesome with my son G. and I would recommend her to everyone. Super sweet and caring and very dependable! Thank you so much! "
Solange T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Graciela, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Peru. I studied Marketing at UPC. I speak 3 languages English, Spanish and French. The experience of living abroad definitely helped me on the way to see the world, work on my English and learn about American culture. I have experience being a ski instructor for...
Graciela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Graciela took great care of our 9 month old daughter and was available on short notice. She was communicative, on time, and very hands on with our girl. Thank you, Graciela for helping us out and being such a positive, happy caretaker for our baby! We would accept...
Ivan K.
Andrea A.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$15-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Teacher from Colombia, I have 7 years of experience working as physical educator, and coaching cheerleading, ballet, and soccer. I can help with Travel and Carpooling.
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very kind, caring, and reliable. You can trust your children are well taken care of."
Brittany W.
Casey J.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am That Fun Nanny That Your Kids Have Been Looking For!
5.0
(2)
I don't drink or smoke
I have a clean driving record
Background is clean and I have my clearances
Located in Mechanicsburg
Casey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Casey is very kindhearted and patient. She pays very close attention to the tasks at hand and she is very trustworthy. Definitely recommend her!"
Elisha A.
Aurora L.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Daycare And Nanny Experience - CPR Certified With All Clearances And Training's
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aurora. I am not currently seeking employment at this time. **vaccinated COVID + flu**.
Aurora can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my kids! She kept them on top of their schedule and always knew what they needed."
Reagan M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rafaela, I have been in the United State for almost three years, I came here to do exchange program, I was the luckiest person to found wonderful family, my program is done and still with them full time, they helped me get in college, which I will start on fall, this why I am looking for part time job, to...
5.0
"Rafaela took good care of our 2 little ones while we were out! She seems like a sweet young lady, would certainly hire again!"
Carlos P.
Patricia S.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun Weekend Sitter With Experience And Certifications
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Patty and I am Located in Mechanicsburg, PA. I work in the healthcare field and enjoy being active in the community. I have my basic life support certification for CPR and all needed child abuse clearances.
I have experience in working with children of various ages and in different settings. I love...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patty is amazing! I have three kids ranging from 2-6 and all three love her. Patty is interactive with the kids. She was very flexible when my schedule changed. All around awesome."
Amanda D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graphic designer who owns her own design studio and enjoys working out and art in her free time. I have a nephew who is 9 years old and a niece who is 2 years old. I was fortunate to have lived with my nephew from the time that he was born to age 5. In terms of infants, I have a lot of experience through assisting my...
Ashlyn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Arden C. and I am looking for some part time nannying and family assisting. I have just returned from a year in France where I worked as an au pair. I can help with light housekeeping, cooking/meal preparation, as well as tutoring and pet sitting!
Arden can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Lily R.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun And Responsible Babysitter Looking For A Summer Job
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lily. I am an older sister who has helped raise my younger brother & sister. Part-time dog mom to a 11 yo yorkie. Therefore, I am very familiar with child care, pet care, and household responsibilities. I am also CPR/AED/First-aid Certified and have done occasional babysitting and petsitting jobs throughout the...
Lily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having Lily as our sitter! This was our 1st time using a sitter for our 3 year old and she made us feel at ease. She even got our incredibly hard to nap son to nap! He loved having her watch him. Great communication, we look forward to hiring her again!"
Maia D.
Hello, my name is Emilee! I'm currently a school-based therapist and have years of experience working with children of all ages as well as children with autism. I'm looking to provide casual weekend and/or evening care. I am able to provide a clear background check and a clear driving record.
Emilee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
DECEMBER 2024 - I am currently unavailable for child care and tutoring. Please reach back out in the future!
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a K-2 Learning Support teacher offering tutoring, babysitting, and pet care as needed.
TUTORING (ELA+Math, K-4): $20/ 30min or $40/hr
BABYSITTING: starts at...
Christa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 girls ages 30 and 38 and a grandmother of a 10 and 2-year-old. I did foster parenting for a few years and I am good with children. I am willing to do babysitting in my home or yours.
Marina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have experience watching children ages 4 months - 4 years old. I already watch a 4-year-old once a week. I also occasionally watch some of my neighbors who age from 8-11 years of age. I enjoy playing with children; and I also enjoy teaching and reading to them. I plan to go to college next fall to major in English, and would...
Sage can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Alexa J.
Mechanicsburg, PA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
A college student looking to help lighten your stresses and ensure development opportunities for your child(ren). I have over five years of experience working with all age ranges and even special needs children. I am Red Cross certified in babysitting as well as CPR and the heimlich for children of all ages including...
Hi! I am a fun and reliable college student with a long history of childcare. I've spent 8 years babysitting for several families with kids ranging from infants to tweens, 2 summers carpooling, and 4 summers as a lifeguard and swim instructor! I love cooking, playing outside, crafts and finding creative fun ways to learn and...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mechanicsburg, PA
Baljeet K.
5.0
Baljeet was a caregiver for my elderly father (75 yrs old), and she handled everything from cooking, cleaning, running errands, driving him around, and general companion care. Baljeet was amazing - incredibly caring, accountable, and patient. Unfortunately, my father decided that he didn't want help...
- Isheeta S.
Emma E.
5.0
Emma Is great. Went the extra mile to make sure we were happy.
- Gino T.
Kathryn S.
5.0
We hired Kathryn/Katie to watch our infant son (8 weeks old) weekly while we needed to get big sister around to after school activities. She is so sweet and caring, communicated frequently with updates on him, and was easy to get a hold of. We definitely look forward to working with her again. She...
- Jimmy L.
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda nannied for us for about a year and a half. She was fantastic and was able to help my kids so much throughout the school year. We home schooled so she helped them understand some of the hard stuff. She always kept the house clean and the kids always had fun when she was with them. She helped...
- Emily P.
Lissette W.
5.0
Lissette is an absolutely amazing nanny! She was awesome with my son G. and I would recommend her to everyone. Super sweet and caring and very dependable! Thank you so much!
- Solange T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mechanicsburg, PA:
How can I find a Mechanicsburg babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mechanicsburg, 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 46 babysitters in Mechanicsburg, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Mechanicsburg, PA?
The average rate for Mechanicsburg, PA babysitters on Care.com is $16.91 per hour as of January 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 Mechanicsburg, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Mechanicsburg, PA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.