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60 babysitters are listed in Media, PA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Media, PA
Hi families! My name is Meghan and I am a 22-year-old recent graduate of Penn State University. At Penn State I majored in Bio Behavioral Health and minored in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have experience in babysitting and child care for children of all ages, and I have worked at various summer camps and have experience...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Robin L.
Media, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Preschool Teacher Looking For Part-time Child Care Work
I worked for 19 years as a teacher, 9 in K-6 grade classrooms and 10 years in preschool classrooms. I also raised two children of my own. I love children, understand child development, and enjoy sharing the simple things in life with kids, such as nature, pretend play, books, and music. I am an exceptionally calm and gentle...
Robin can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I am a full-time lacrosse coach that is currently out of work due to COVID. I am currently residing in the Chestertown, MD area. I have worked with kids from newborn-10 years old. I am CPR Certified, comfortable with pets, and have reliable transportation.
Looking for weekly part time work and open to watching kids for date...
Patrice can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Andrea V.
Media, PA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I genuinely enjoy spending time with children because of their innocence and enthusiasm to learn. I love exploring artistic and sports activities with them to help discover their talents. With three years of experience as a caregiver, I'm very active and enjoy playing games like run in bases, soccer, baseball, t-ball, tag, and...
Nicole H.
Media, PA
$20-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
My Names Nicole , And Love Taking Care Of Kids. Enjoy Teaching :)
Hello my names Nicole, I love to work with kids. I'm in my first year of college. I play violin and piano, also speak Spanish fluently. Love outdoors activities, I come from of family of 4 kids and have been babysitting for 2 years now.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Taylor and I am 28 years old, thank you for checking out my page! I currently work a full time job Monday through Friday while also nannying for two families during the weeknights. At this moment I am available for date nights and potential random evenings throughout the week. I have been babysitting for...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alexandra. I live in Media and I have a lot of experience with a variety of children, including an infant with Downs Syndrome. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and elementary age children. I also worked for a Before and After School Program throughout my four years at college. I love to have fun, but I know how to...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Elita! I am married and living in Media. I graduated from WCU in 2013 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and I am a certified teacher in Pennsylvania. I am currently teaching at a top preschool working with 3 and 4-year-old children. I am CPR certified and have first aid training thanks to school...
Elita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very passionate and caring person. I love to take care of children and my passion is to help them have fun and succeed. I believe there is a lot to learn from children. I am energetic and love to help kids get active and engaged in learning and experiencing new things! I am open to doing any extra household chores....
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelly M.
Media, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I just graduated college with an early and special education degree and have been working full time at a daycare. Being apart of children's lives is in an important situation and should be taken seriously while still having fun.
Kelly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Madison B.
Media, PA
$17-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Madison and I am 24 years old. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 8 years now. I have experience with newborns to ages up to 13 years old. I used to be a daycare teacher as well. I'm CPR certified, have all my clearances, and can provide many references! I love working with kids and love to watch them...
Avery A.
Media, PA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with getting the kids place to place if necessary and am willing to do light housekeeping.
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Lorynda S.
Lansdowne, PA
$19/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lorynda, I am 19 years old and I'm from Haiti but I currently live in yeadon PA. I'm in my second year of college studying international business at Saint Joseph's University. I've been babysitting since I was 14 so I have quite a handful of experience. I enjoy spending time taking care of babies/kids, that's why I...
Lorynda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dayannah, & I travel 2-3 weeks on, & 1-2 weeks off for work. When I am home, I enjoy staying busy working on my personal projects, learning new skills, & making more money to add to my savings. My schedule for work is (pretty) set for the year, so I would be able to schedule gigs in advance.
I absolutely loved...
Dayannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"So far, our time with Dayannah has been perfect! She is watching my infant and toddler 5 days per week. My son said she is his favorite :) I look forward to my kids growing up under her care!"
Mary W.
Alyssa K.
Ardmore, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Although I've never truly had a babysitting job, I have two sisters. I am the middle child, so I've taken care of one, but I have also been the one needing care. After seeing both sides of the spectrum I can use methods of past babysitters. I think what makes a babysitter great is their uniqueness and applying it to look after...
Andrew can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Down to earth, great with kids, always has a positive attitude, and willing to be active with your kids!"
Jennifer L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of three, ages 9 years, 15 years and 17 years. I am a stay-at-home mom looking to provide care for children of any age from my home or from your home. Currently I am a nanny for a family for the past five years providing care from their home. I started with them when their first son was born and now I am caring for...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When Heather first asked us to draft her a review, we said “absolutely!” As I started to think about what to write, I realized I don’t even know where to begin. How do you write a referral for someone who’s been such an irreplaceable part of your family for over...
Care member
Leah O.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Overnight Newborn Care Specialist And Infant/Toddler Nanny
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My current contract ends in May. I'm available for overnight care starting in June 2025.
I love kids and getting involved in what kids are doing - playing house, a backyard frog hunt, helping babies roll, and cuddling sleepy newborns are a few of those activities.
I'm a University of Delaware graduate and former social...
Leah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah is reliable, knows & genuinely cares about children, is very knowledgeable about child development patterns, and has good discipline strategies. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience working with children--including as the Assistant Director of an arts-based preschool and the Director of Extended Day Programs at a local private school. I find working with youth rewarding and inspiring. I believe that adults have as much to learn from children as they do from us, and I...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brooke is like family. She is caring and thoughtful. She is a special person."
Melanie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the youngest of 8 kids, so I know all the tricks little ones can get into. I attend Palo Alto University as a graduate student working towards a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I started babysitting for the UCLA center (Lake Arrowhead, CA) when I was 16, it is a get away place for anyone who attended UCLA. I have babysat...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Kathryn from Care.com and had her work with me daily for three years. I recently had to move down to Southern California and wanted to bring her with me because she was such a good employee! I have 5 energetic children that she took care of while also...
Judy S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Media, PA
Dayannah W.
5.0
So far, our time with Dayannah has been perfect! She is watching my infant and toddler 5 days per week. My son said she is his favorite :) I look forward to my kids growing up under her care!
- Mary W.
Alyssa K.
5.0
Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She also watched them for a weekend while...
- Care member
Andrew L.
5.0
Down to earth, great with kids, always has a positive attitude, and willing to be active with your kids!
- Jennifer L.
Heather C.
5.0
When Heather first asked us to draft her a review, we said “absolutely!” As I started to think about what to write, I realized I don’t even know where to begin. How do you write a referral for someone who’s been such an irreplaceable part of your family for over four years?
We first met Heather...
- Care member
Leah O.
5.0
Leah has been wonderful with my little guy! As a first time mom, there are things I don’t always notice right away, but Leah was quick to pick them up and make suggestions, such as changing nipple sizes on the baby bottles and my baby’s latch. There was also a health scare that came up as well and...
- Jennifer P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Media, PA:
How can I find a Media babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Media, 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 32 babysitters in Media, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. 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 Media, PA?
The average rate for Media, PA babysitters on Care.com is $19.38 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 Media, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Media, 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 Media, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Media, PA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.