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1,339 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
Maura W.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With 5 Years Experience In Babysitting And Daycare.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maura. I am an Occupational Therapist. I have always loved working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and I have worked in day cares for four years. More recently I have nanny experience. My first nannying job was with three children aged 1, 5, and 10. I am great with multiples of...
Maura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maura is wonderful with children. When she watched my daughter, Maura would create fun activities incorporated with learning and always engaged my daughter in imaginative play time. I never worried about my child when she was in Maura's care. She is very...
Christine T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many different age ranges from infancy to pre-teen. Recently, I spent time caring for a 14-month-old boy whom I simply love, but they moved to Manhattan, and now I'm looking to take care of another family.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish and if parents prefer I can teach children Spanish as it is a great...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Elizabeth is kind, caring, mature and motivated to do the right thing. She's is sensitivity to family's needs and the needs of the child.
I'd hire her again for sure."
natasa B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families my name is Jess! I have over 12 years of experience in child care as a nanny, babysitter and as a daycare teacher. I truly have a passion and love for working with children and nurturing their growth, attending to their individual needs and taking the absolute best care of them. I have all my clearances, references...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica currently cares for my 1 and 3 year old daughters 2 days a week. She is sweet and patient, loves to take my girls for walks and to play at the park. She's dependable, works around our busy schedules, and is truly a blessing to our family."
Julia C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey Everybody!
A little oversight about myself, I started working with children ever since. I was assigned to work with all different age groups every week. I honestly loved it. Now I am 29. I hope to have kids of my own one day. I started working with kids professionally after graduating high school. I graduated HS from...
Britney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Britney was great! She worked for me for almost 4 years now. We recently had to let her go due to my kids being grown and we did not need her anymore. She asked if I could simply write a review on here for her, where as this is where she was hired from. Britney is...
Jamie F.
5.0
(1)
Hi !!! My name is Linda. I have been working with children for five years. Throughout my experience, I have been blessed enough to work hands on with children who have special needs for the past two years. I am currently a special needs adviser at the School District of Philadelphia. The children that I have worked with ranges...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
" Linda is extremely calm and patient and has great ideas when it comes to children's behaviors. I have also utilized Linda as a pet sitter in my home while I was away. She enjoys spending time with children and always had my child excited about her coming over to...
Shari A.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Ulyana.
I am a 2nd year medical student and am currently available for occasional sitting and date-nights. My availability is more flexible the month of June. I have been working with children of all ages for over 8 years. I enjoy fostering an educational and creative environment where children are...
Ulyana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ulyana is the definition of PERFECT. She was my nanny for over three years and still occasionally watches my children who are now 11, 10 and 8. She is the most loving, dependable, reliable person you have ever met. She became part of our family and we continue...
Jennifer P.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a former child caregiver living in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. I've worked with several families - ages ranging from newborn to high school. Since completing my graduate degree I have limited availability but can assist with occasional date nights on select weekdays and evenings. :)
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Kate about a year ago now. Kate is a wonderful person-great with kids! She was always on time and my daughter loved building mermaid pools and "cooking pasta" out of play dough with her! She was even a help to transition and act as a second...
Jenna A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting in college, but spent years prior to that caring for younger siblings and other family members. I was always the older cousin that didn't mind hanging out with the little ones the whole time! Now, I have a full-time job but am looking to continue care for children on a part time basis. I have had wonderful...
Karen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Karen is a very caring and responsible caregiver. She is energetic and very happy and fun for the kids- she was always requested by them! We felt very comfortable leaving her with the kids. "
Pamela S.
5.0
(1)
For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...
Jessica C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
With a great background in babysitting for children of all ages coupled with my fun-loving and caring personality I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to any family.
For the past years, I have served as a babysitter to numerous families for which I am happy to provide references including children ages 5 mos...
Jeanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeanne was the best babysitter I hired off of Care.com. She is extremely patient with kids, and you can tell she just loves kids! She would read a lot of books to him, and also she would explain many things to my kid whenever he asked questions. My kid loves her,...
Melody X.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time Nanny. I love children, and have four younger brothers, and three younger sisters between the ages of with 7-19 year age gap. I have been babysitting for my siblings, family members, and neighbors since I was 13 years old, and working as a professional nanny for 8 years. I have spent time as an English as a...
Carlie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my kids. They can't wait for her to come back!"
Johanna S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm JillIan! I have worked with kids ranging from 2 weeks to 16 years old. I began babysitting as a mothers helper at age 12 and have been babysitting ever since. I work as a summer camp counselor and work/play with children ages 4-6. I have also nannied for spring break picked the kids up from school. I nannied for two...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jill cared for my two boys (ages 6 and 9) over the summer and she was fabulous! The kids had a great time with her, going to the pool, playing games, and going on adventures around town. She helped them with summer bridge books and made sure that they did a little...
Laura T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am writing to express my sincere interest in being a babysitter for your family. With over three years of experience watching children ranging from ages newborns to 18, I also have a 3-year-old of my own, I am confident in my ability to take great care of your family. Over the years, I have been a regular babysitter for...
Bria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Bria has provided care for my kiddos on many occasions, and she is amazing! She is punctual, respectable, responsible, and reliable. My kiddos took to Bria very well and they are always asking she can she come back over and play."
Christina R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs.
I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."
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Carissa C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm More Than Just The Perfect Babysitter For Your Family, I'm Also A Great Friend!
5.0
(1)
I assure that your child(ren) will be well taken care of in my responsible and loving care! I absolutely love kids, and there is so much to enjoy with them when I am babysitting. Communication is very important, and I will go over the individual needs and clear guidelines that you have for a pleasant, outstanding, and...
Carissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Carissa is a wonderful, pleasant, and responsible sitter, my two kids absolutely love her. She is always timely and has something fun planned for the kids while sitting. Highly recommend, she's the perfect sitter that you're looking for!"
Leila M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Rachel, I am an NJ transplant working on my Masters in Social Work at UPenn. I have 8 years of child care experience in a variety of formats- 6 years of camp counseling, 5 of babysitting, and 2 years of teaching high school English. I taught at a therapeutic boarding school serving teens of all manner...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is kind, caring, and passionate about working with young people! She would be fantastic taking care of any child"
Anthony A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Tanisha - I'm a 30-year-old former nanny new to Philadelphia by way of New York City. While I currently work full-time in fashion marketing, I enjoy keeping part-time hours for babysitting on weeknights and weekends. I have nannied for infants as young as 5-months old and have babysat children through age 12....
Tanisha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son is now 7 years old and my daughter 5. Tanisha worked with us for 3 years. Two full days and after school. She is one of the most commendable persons I know. My children still ask for her, and I swear she's the reason my children do so well in school! Her...
Rosa L.
5.0
(3)
CURRENTLY IN A FULL TIME POSITION. Hello! My name is Rachel, I currently live in Haverford! Caring for children has always been my greatest passion. I have worked for many families with many different needs. I have experience with infants, toddlers, elementary/middle grade children, twins, and pets of all kinds. I adore nature...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Our family worked with Rachel >2 years. She is extremely professional, mature, highly reliable and trustworthy. Our kids love Rachel and they still remain great friends. Rachel is an outstanding babysitter and we recommend her without reservation. "
Mindy K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children since I was 18. . I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with children ages 1-6 at 2 Montessori schools and a Reggio-Waldorf inspired nature preschool. I have also worked at a residence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 2 years and have extensive experience...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ariana was great with our 3 year old daughter! She has a speech delay and Ariana was really good at working with her. I would highly recommend her to other families."
Natalie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dawn. I am looking for families/parents that are in need of a babysitter. Full/Part time Evenings/date nights. I'm located in Philadelphia. I can provide the care in my home or babysit in your home.
I am responsible, sweet, caring, & very patient with children. I am an experienced babysitter, I've watched...
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Maura W.
5.0
Our family has had the pleasure of having Maura babysit our two children since December 2020. We wanted someone cautious, responsible and careful with the pandemic. We trusted Maura right away, and she treated our 1 and 4 year old as her own. Maura is reliable, honest, and amazing at what she does....
- Caitlin H.
Elizabeth P.
5.0
Elizabeth took care of our son since he was 3 months old. We were initially very anxious to find someone who is reliable, and Elizabeth was the perfect person for my son! We are so happy that we found her on care. com. She was very good at taking care of him, putting him to sleep on schedule. As a...
- Shinjae C.
Jessica T.
5.0
Jessica currently cares for my 1 and 3 year old daughters 2 days a week. She is sweet and patient, loves to take my girls for walks and to play at the park. She's dependable, works around our busy schedules, and is truly a blessing to our family.
- Julia C.
Britney S.
5.0
Britney was with us for almost a year. She was by far the best nannny we’ve ever had. She started with us when our daughter was four months old and she was fantastic with her. She always came to work on time and with a smile. She was great at listening to feedback and adapted to changes easily. In...
- Care member
Linda F.
5.0
Linda is extremely calm and patient and has great ideas when it comes to children's behaviors. I have also utilized Linda as a pet sitter in my home while I was away. She enjoys spending time with children and always had my child excited about her coming over to babysit. I recommend her highly!
- Shari A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Philadelphia, PA:
How can I find a Philadelphia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Philadelphia, 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 1,339 babysitters in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The average rate for Philadelphia, PA babysitters on Care.com is $18.93 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 Philadelphia, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 704 reviews of the 1,339 listed babysitters.