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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...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, 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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
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
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Victoria A.
State College, PA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for nurturing children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider. Now, with over five years of experience, I'm adept at caring for and entertaining children of all ages. Whether we're enjoying outdoor sports, playing board games, or engaging in educational activities, I...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is alexa I am 19 years old! I've been babysitting for about 6 years! I am currently looking for something in the summer as I am currently in college. I have traveled with families to nanny for them while on vacation. I have experience with all ages and from 1 kid to 4 kids at one time. I also have experience with...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Beril G.
Philipsburg, PA
$18-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Beril And I'm 22 Years Old! I'm Graphic Designer And Social Media Expert And Nanny!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, that's Beril! I am a graphic designer and software engineer student. I came to the USA 8 months ago from Turkey as an Aupair, that is, a babysitter. I am married here. Babysitting is the ideal profession for me while improving my language and adapting to the culture. Because I also organize story books and illustrations...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
My name is Ella. I am a 19-year-old sophomore student at Penn State University studying elementary education! I am looking for babysitting/pet sitting jobs around the State College area. I do have classes daily, but am open and flexible in the afternoons as well as mornings when possible. I am open for any day of the week...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone! My name is Nina and I am a Sophomore at Penn State University. I am one of four kids and have babysat children of all ages for the past 6 years. I come from a very large family with 40+ cousins, so I am always around kids and can provide plenty of references and experience! I have 3 dogs, so I am very much a dog...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Petersburg, PA:
How can I find a Petersburg babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Petersburg, 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 1 babysitters in Petersburg, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Petersburg, PA?
The average rate for Petersburg, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 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 Petersburg, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Petersburg, 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.