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1,346 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a full-time and part-time professional caregiver/petsitter for the past 10+ years. I am in the process of renewing my CPR and First Aid certifications. Please reach out for any childcare or pet care needs!
Hanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rebecca. I am a sitter/nanny with over 3 years of experience in infant/toddler care. I've also worked with ages 3-17 in various settings including, camps, after school activities and community outreach.
I can help with sleep training, diaper changing, feeding and encouraging sensory play. I also encouraged...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a former youth camping director, and long-time nanny and babysitter. While being a legal fellow is my main occupation, I have worked part time as a nanny for several years in various locations. I love working with kids to become part of their family, encourage growth, and have fun. I have been a nanny or babysitter for over...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have experience caring for children of all age groups. I have nannied 4 children at a time ranging from newborn to 8 years old. I also participated in a clinical rotation with the pediatric population during nursing school. I am an registered nurse so my schedule changes weekly. I am able to provide my schedule in advance so...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Desi and I would love to be your babysitter. I currently live in South Philly, have an open availability for morning and after school care, as well as excellent references and work experience with children.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Thank you,
Desi
Desislava can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jordan!
I am a pediatric ICU RN looking for part-time babysitting opportunities.
I have been working with children aged 6 weeks to 13 years for 10+ years.
Additional tasks while babysitting have included light housekeeping & laundry, tutoring, and taking the child/children to various places, such as the pool,...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi! I am in law school in Philly. I graduated in May 2022 with a Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education and in May 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Integrative STEM Education. I am a certified teacher: preschool through grade 3 & students with disabilities, K-12. I love working with children and have been...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I am a trustworthy person that love to take any task and make it more interactive for young kids. I love to do crafts and treat the kids as if they were mine. I have worked in a daycare for the past 4 years. I also worked as a literacy specialist for after school kids at a school site before I returned back to daycare. Before I...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Abby and I'm a nanny for an absolutely adorable toddler in the city. This position will soon come to a close because the family is in the process of moving. I've worked with children of all ages in a variety of settings for many years. I have experience working as a preschool teacher, a camp counselor, a...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sierra and I am 22 years old. I am a rising senior at Smith College. I am going to be in Philly sporadically this summer (almost all of June and most of August) and am looking for some date night/occasional sitting!
I have been working with kids since I was about 14. I've had long term babysitting jobs for...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Kevondra can also help with: Craft assistance
hi! my name is shannon, i'm 19 and live in center city! I have previously worked at an after school program with elementary school kids all 4 years of high school and the last two summers I was a camp counselor at a camp working specifically with children with special needs (Autism, Downs Syndrome, non-verbal disabilities to...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have had over 5 years of babysitting experience, was a camp counselor responsible for children aged 8-13 last summer, and have been a teacher's assistant for children aged 3-8 for two years. I am CPR certified and love to have fun with kids! I'm willing to provide a safe but fun and exciting environment!
Marlee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a 26-year-old looking for a babysitting position this summer. I am currently doing my masters degree and I am available until mid-September. Before that I was teaching English in primary schools and preschools and I have 10+ years experience babysitting and nannying. I have taken care of children of all ages, ranging...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Morgan and I am a Physical Therapist at the I recently graduated with my doctorate degree in physical therapy. I have been taking care of children since I was 14 and have a lot of experience with different age groups. I was also a camp counselor for a few years giving me experience taking care of multiple kids at once. I...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi there! I've been working with kiddos in various settings for the last 9 years. I was a nanny for two boys for 3 years, a camp counselor/after school care teacher for another 3 years, and currently work in the mental health field with kids aged 4-18. I have reliable transportation and am comfortable with most pets! I am most...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melody N.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Philadelphia Area Babysitter With Elementary Ed Experience Willing To Work Nights And Weekends
Hi there! I'm Melody and I'd love to be a nanny, tutor, or babysitter for your kids!
I have been working with children, in one context or another, for over a decade. Most recently, I've been a pre-K teacher as a daycare, where I've worked with other ages as well. I have also worked as a behavioral health technician for grades...
Melody can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I was a full time, live in nanny for all of 2020 and 2021, now back in Philadelphia and excited to find my next family to work with! I have been working with, caring for and teaching kids of all ages since I was 13 years old. I have been a babysitter, a swim teacher, music teacher, full time nanny, not to mention auntie to all...
Shona can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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 1,346 babysitters in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $18.94 per hour as of February 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 456 reviews of the 1,346 listed babysitters.