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Hi! My name is Abigail and I am 22 years old. I will be graduating from Penn State this December with a Bachelors of Architecture and am looking for nannying/babysitting work for the spring semester, as I will be staying in State College until May. Outside of my academics, I am really involved in THON and community outreach...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
A recent transplant to State College, I have been babysitting and nannying for most of my adult life - I babysat all through my undergraduate degree, my Master's, and my PhD.
Now that I'm a junior faculty member at PSU, I'm looking to pick up some extra date night hours to help pay off my student loans.
I have lots of...
Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and hardworking.
I like working with kids because it's so fun to watch them grow into their personalities and learn new things.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager doing babysitting jobs. I was a nanny during the summers of college, and I recently was the...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Summer, I am 19 . I am the oldest of nine siblings and I love spending time with kids. I am currently enrolled in South Hills school of business and technology. I am going to study sonography (ultrasound). I am very interactive and enjoy finding new thing kids love to do. I have past experiences babysitting for...
Summer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
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"We feel incredibly lucky to have found such an exceptional and experienced babysitter for our little one! With her experience, Summer effortlessly handles every situation, from playtime and learning activities to mealtime and bedtime routines. She has a magical way...
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Morgan L.
State College, PA
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, fun, and caring!
I like working with kids because I remember how much fun it was to be a kid!
I started working with kids when I was in middle school both at my church daycare and around the neighborhood.
In my spare time, I like to read a good book, hang out with my cat, and watch...
Alexandra S.
State College, PA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi,
I'm a college student currently doing a semester online.
I have a very flexible schedule and can even help with childcare and tutoring.
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Jennifer M.
Reedsville, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Baby-Sitter/Nanny Available Full-Time/Occasional
I love children! I've been working in day care since I was in high school. I baby-sat in my home for three years. I also spent two years overseas as a foster care nanny for children who were being adopted internationally. I am most happy and fulfilled when caring for children and serving others as I can.
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alexis C.
Boalsburg, PA
$10-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have a year's worth of experience working with kids with special needs. I'm dependable and have very flexible hours, as I'm finishing my degree in psychology online. I can do various chores around the house, including meal prep and cleaning. I've loved creating bonds with the kids I've worked with in the past and loved to...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma H.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked as a babysitter previously. Continually, throughout middle and high school, I was a volunteer counselor for a local camp that operated briefly during the summer. Currently every summer I work full time at a daycamp as a counselor for children 4-13!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling
Meredith P.
Boalsburg, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, Well Educated, Kind Soul Looking For Childcare Or Nanny Opportunities
Hi! My name is Meredith and I moved to State College, PA about 8 years ago. I have moved all around the East Coast and Mid-West for my profession ever since completing my undergraduate degree in 2009. I have worked in Finance for over 14 years. In addition to teaching Financial Literacy courses at PSU and through PA Cyber...
Meredith can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
I've been babysitting families for the past three years, while also working at a childcare facility in Maryland from March 2020 until summer of 2022. This past summer I was working as a co-teacher at a preschool in Sparks, MD. My class was considered the "young 2's" but I would also frequently be in the infant room! During my...
Josephine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Hi! I'm Eva and I'm a college junior at Penn State. I have multiple years of experience babysitting on the side and pick up smaller jobs at home when I'm able to. I can help with light cleaning around the house, making dinner for kids, after-school care, and swimming supervision (I am a certified Lifeguard with 3+ years of...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a senior nursing major at Penn State University. I am CPR certified, and have over 200 hours of clinical experience in hospitals. My goal is to be a pediatric or labor and delivery nurse! I have 6 years of experience babysitting, and my part time job in high school was working at a youth organization after care with 70+...
Gabrielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have around 4 years of off and on experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking, and more. I want to make the experience easy and fun for everyone!
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who loves to be with kids. I have been watching kids for about 5 years. But have been nannying for the last two years with 2 little boys under the age of 3. I am currently a student at Penn State. I have a flexible schedule to work all day, with having little breaks for...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fourth year nursing student at Penn State and am looking for a part time babysitting/nannying gig for the end of summer. I am the middle child of five kids and I have a ton of little cousins so I have been babysitting for most of my life, but have 8 years of paid experience, including a 2 full summers of nannying...
Tanner can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail C.
State College, PA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Looking For Part Time Or Occasional Babysitting Work In The State College Area
I have 4 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience summer nannying. I just graduated from Penn State with a B. S. in Civil Engineering and will be living and working in State College until my full-time job begins in late May.
I have a part-time job waitressing at a restaurant downtown, but I have the...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have grown up with younger siblings (one who is currently 9 and the other who is 17!). I am a student at Penn State, but also have lived in State College almost my entire life. I love the outdoors and cooking/baking and to travel! I love kids and would love to be able to help out in any way that may be needed!
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ella K.
State College, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am currently a Penn State Junior with babysitting experience. Back home for the past 6 years I have family's I consistently care for and have stayed with for weeks while the parents have vacationed. I have been with these children from babies to 10 years old. I discovered my ability to connect with kids and make a positive...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a certified elementary teacher who has a recent Master's degree in Creative Arts in Education from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. Prior to graduate school, I taught kindergarten-third grade for five years in Alaska. I am also a Penn State alumnus, and have 15 years of experience with babysitting,...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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How can I find a Petersburg babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Petersburg, PA?
The average rate for Petersburg, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Petersburg, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Petersburg, PA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.