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60 babysitters are listed in Merion Station, PA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Merion Station, PA
Anna B.
Philadelphia, PA
$33/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dance/Theatre Teacher Looking For Part Time Or Date Nights
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Anna! I am a queer & non-binary (they/them) dance and theatre teacher currently residing in my hometown of Philadelphia, PA. I have been a teacher to children ages 4-17 for over eight years now. I have experience nannying for families with multiple children aged 6mos. & up. When working with families, I am...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna is the oldest of my four children. I could always rely on her to help out with her sisters. I could depend on her to assist with homework and to take her youngest sister to dance class. She is very responsible. She has maintained these traits from an early...
Beth B.
Margaret L.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Margaret. I am a 34-year-old Full-time Nanny and House Manager, and an Auntie of 8. Children make my world go round, and being a part of a forming child's life is something I take very seriously. I am a California Native, who spent a decade in Chicago, and is now enjoying the beautiful state of PA. I have been...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Margaret has boundless energy, patience, and positivity! She quickly connected with our then-two now-three-year-old daughter who eagerly awaits by the window for Margaret to arrive. We were so lucky to find such a caring and creative caregiver. We couldn't...
Jennifer O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annie. I am a registered nurse working per diem while obtaining my MPH degree. I have been a nanny since 2014. I will prepare meals, play outside, read, do homework, arts and crafts, etc. I happen to be a great cook, and will also clean or do laundry if needed. I love kids and I am looking for a recurring,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and...
Melissa C.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm a middle school teacher who works near Rittenhouse and lives in West Philly. I have experience teaching both elementary school-aged children and toddlers. I have been babysitting and nannying throughout both high school and college (Smith 2020) and have experience with all different aged kids. My favorite things to do...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia joined us as an emergency babysitter on short notice. She helped to care for our three girls - 4 and under - for 10 long days in a row. She was helpful and professional throughout - fun for the kids, easy to work with for the adults. Highly recommended."
Nancy N.
5.0
(1)
I am an art teacher and currently pursuing my Master's in K-12 education. I have state-certified clearances and experience working with children ages 3 and up. I have open availability until January 15th, when my semester begins, and I'm happy to provide my clearances and references.
This year, I was a full-time art teacher at...
Keara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I am a neighbor of Keara's and have known her since she was a young child. She is intelligent, trustworthy, and caring. I have always known Keara to be a very nice young woman."
Linda P.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Kelley H.
Wayne, PA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kelley and I am a college student studying child developmental psychology. I am currently looking for families who need a helping hand and can fit with my class schedule. I am Red Cross certified and have experience with all ages. I can also help with transportation with a safe family car, cleaning, tutoring, and...
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelley has been wonderful! She is playful and loving, dependable and willing to be flexible with my schedule. The boys adore her. The other day her car slid off the road and was stuck because of ice. She called me immediately and offered to send a friend over until...
Linnea R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative!
3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family"
Ian K.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Koda has been watching our child (almost 2 years old) from age 8/9 months 1-2 days a week. Koda has also watched two children of my neighbors at the same time as my son (6 years/2 years). Koda is creative, fun and so engaging with children. His background in art...
Virginia W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Babysitter available. Hi! I am Gigi, a college graduate looking to help families in the summer. I have experience as a teacher's assistant in preschool, where I learned about all sorts of cognitive and developmental skills, and I helped the preschoolers with their daily assignments, such as reading and drawing. I am comfortable...
Gaganpreet can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Gaganpreet to help with after school care for my two kids during the summer. She was absolutely wonderful. She engaged the kids and thought up crafts for them to do. She was reliable and my kids loved her. Even though she was only hired during the summer my...
Erin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I have always loved working with kids, I have experience watching age groups 2-17 I'm pretty great at getting things done around the house, such as cleaning and meal prep, as well as meeting any other needs with your child (: I also have my own transportation if needed.
I have also been working with both dogs and cats for...
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as fun, entertaining, and outgoing.
I like working with kids because it brings me joy impacting their lives in a positive way. Seeing them grow as human beings is also enjoyable to watch. I love their humor and creativity and it helps me learn more about my self as a person.
Some of my hobbies...
Marlee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marlee was one of the most reliable and hard working members of our staff. I had the privilege of having Marlee in a leadership role under my supervision this past year and it was a great decision to put her in that role. We could always count on Marlee to do her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have always had a great passion for working with kids. Ever since I was 10 years old, I have been babysitting. I have babysat kids, ages ranging from 5-month-old twin boys, to a 12-year-old. I love kids and I love the fact that through their innocence they can make someone laugh or smile. Even though children can be very testy...
Cherelle can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cherelle started working as a nanny for my daughter, E., when E. was about 5 months old. Cherelle was with us for over a year, and still babysits from time to time. Cherelle was a wonderful nanny. My daughter loves her and I feel very comfortable that she is in...
Bronwyn R.
Kaela W.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting when I was 13 for neighbors and close family friends. I have babysat for all types of families and children ages 0-13. I love to babysit and get such joy watching children grow and learn and love to do what I can to help with that. I am currently working as a Registered Nurse full-time (3 days/week) and I...
Kaela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Kaela for our daughter Jade. Kaela was punctual, honest, and warm. We reached out to hire her, but unfortunately for us, she accepted a full time RN position in another state. We would recommend Kaela to anyone in the future who is looking for...
Misty R.
Daria B.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Responsible And Fun Nanny, Herbalist And Trained Doula
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Daria. I am a 29 yo trained doula, herbalist and farmer. I'm caring and patient, and I try to keep an eye on the needs of both children and parents. I've just completed my undergraduate degree at Cornell University in pre-health, with a minor in Health Equity. I'm CPR/AED certified for infants, children and...
Daria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daria is our current caregiver to our 15 month old son. She has been working with us for 5 months - therefore, she has participated in a lot of developmental changes as our 10 month old became a toddler (night routines, bottles, solids, walking, sign language,...
Christina L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is F. I am 23 years old. Although I have 2 years of professional experience with being a nanny, I've been taking care of family members children for 7 years now. My passion for children started when my sister had my nephew and ever since then I've always wanted to be around kids and take care of them. My big...
Fatoumata can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"She has been a great full-time nanny to my three young children (6 and under). We are sad to see her move away and wish her all the best!"
Veronica T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am a certified teacher who is dedicated to providing quality education for elementary aged students. I received my degree in Early Childhood Education from West Chester University. For the past two years, I have spent my time working in an elementary school as a long term substitute for both 4th and...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She was so sweet with my daughter, she won't stop asking about when she's coming back! Definitely will be calling you again dear, thank you so much :)"
Rachel B.
Mckala C.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is McKala. Every child I come across I feel the need to treat them as if they were my own family with love and care. I absolutely love being a nanny because I'll watching the kids grow and experience the world for the first time. I've cared for ages from 4 months old to 12 years old. I'm able to come up with...
Mckala can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Mckala. She fit right in with our family and my son absolutely adores her. I work from home and was able to witness how patient, kind, and engaging she is with children. I wish we could hire her full-time, but glad our paths...
Britni Z.
Damara B.
Philadelphia, PA
$17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...
5.0
"Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Merion Station, PA
Anna B.
5.0
Anna is the oldest of my four children. I could always rely on her to help out with her sisters. I could depend on her to assist with homework and to take her youngest sister to dance class. She is very responsible. She has maintained these traits from an early age. She has also grown tremendously...
- Beth B.
Margaret L.
5.0
Margaret has boundless energy, patience, and positivity! She quickly connected with our then-two now-three-year-old daughter who eagerly awaits by the window for Margaret to arrive. We were so lucky to find such a caring and creative caregiver. We couldn't recommend her enough!
- Jennifer O.
Annie H.
5.0
Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and patient and she'd even manage to fold the...
- Melissa C.
Sofia D.
5.0
Sofia joined us as an emergency babysitter on short notice. She helped to care for our three girls - 4 and under - for 10 long days in a row. She was helpful and professional throughout - fun for the kids, easy to work with for the adults. Highly recommended.
- Nancy N.
Keara S.
5.0
I am a neighbor of Keara's and have known her since she was a young child. She is intelligent, trustworthy, and caring. I have always known Keara to be a very nice young woman.
- Linda P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Merion Station, PA:
How can I find a Merion Station babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Merion Station, 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 7 babysitters in Merion Station, 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 Merion Station, PA?
The average rate for Merion Station, PA babysitters on Care.com is $22.14 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 Merion Station, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Merion Station, 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.