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1,343 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
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very dependable and passionate caregiver. I have been caring for children for the last 7-8 years. I pride myself on my ability to adapt and my abilities to interact with anyone. I'm very open to and willing to help with housekeeping, shopping, laundry etc. When spending time with children, I love to engage with and teach...
Mikaela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mikaela was amazing! She was taking care of our daughter from when she was 2 months old to 18 months. She loves what she does and it shows! I never had to worry about my daughter's well-being while he was being cared for by her! She is very dependable and punctual....
Ola And Todd L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I can't think of a time where I haven't been surrounded by children. Having younger siblings I was always taking care of them and being responsible for their needs. It then turned into family friends and neighbors asking me to babysit. I was responsible for my neighbors two children on a daily basis. From there I was hooked I...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa is one if not the best child care give I have worked with with. She is patient, on time, caring, and proactive. With a kind, easy-going attitude, she gets jobs done, which is exactly what you need around kids. Thanks Alexa for all your help!"
Razvan I.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brianna and I am 24 years old. I have over 9 years of experience in babysitting and I have also taken a child development course in which I learned how to help kids learn and play. I am happy to watch kids of any age and have experience with children from 3 months to 13 years old. I have just started medical...
5.0
"Brianna is wonderful!
She made our out of town weekend in Miami work. She is caring, punctual, and fun to be with.
She kept 4 cousins from 3 different families (8,8,5,&4) and everyone was happy. They were fed and asleep both nights when we got home and our...
Mary C.
5.0
(2)
Hi families!
My name is Rachel and I graduated from the University of Amherst with a degree in Linguistics & Psychology. I am currently a teacher at the Celebree School in Fishtown where I work with infants & young toddlers.
I have 2 years experience working aftercare at the Montclair Pre-K and completed a full time internship...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely amazing! We hired her for after school care and our daughter had such an amazing time that she would not let Rachel leave. She played with her, did puzzles, gardening, you name it! "
Jayantika G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a senior studying at Vermont State University. Most recently I worked as a nanny for a 13-month-old. Where I also cooked, cleaned and ran errands.
I have worked as professional housekeeper, and I am more than happy to help clean and tidy up around the house. I also have extensive experience with animals and dog...
Meade can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Meade was the first babysitter our child ever had- the first person other than his parents to put him to bed even!- and she was so patient with him on what was a big new experience! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher in Delaware County. I am looking for some part-time work. In the past summers I have taught swimming lessons, worked as a lifeguard and ran a swim and safety summer camp along with on and off babysitting job for a number of families in my community. I love to work with kids of all ages.
Cora can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Cora was great. She was very sweet, and always patient and sweet. Thank you for being dependable and reliable. Wishing you only the best. "
Ursula F.
5.0
(3)
I have been a preschool assistant teacher for about 6 years now. I have babysat for tons of family both from my preschool and outside of preschool, for date nights, and other occasions. During the pandemic I even babysit for a wonderful family of 3 children, sometimes I'd watch all three kids and sometime just the younger two...
Diamari can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diamari watched my 5 month old for a couple of months this winter & spring. She has a preschool background and a lot of experience with babies which was evident with her ability to get my little one on a schedule, react to his wants and keep him engaged throughout...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Corrina and I am a young professional with a multitude of childcare experience. I have been a long term sitter for various families, worked in an early childhood center during highschool as part of my curriculum, and have long term nanny experience. In addition, I majored in Theatre and Communication in college,...
Corrina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"It is with great pleasure that we recommend Corrina as a nanny! Corrina was our nanny from 10/2020 through 07/2021. She began taking care of our son when he was 8 months old. She worked full-time. Corrina has proven to be reliable, loving, thoughtful and fun. Our...
Alexandra K.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Natalie, I am passionate about providing quality care for children of all ages. With 8+ years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I have developed a deep understanding of children's needs and the ability to create a safe and engaging enviornment. As a responsible and reliable caregiver, I prioritize the...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Natalie is absolutely wonderful! We have her babysit our little one and she's always so full of energy, happy to play, puts her down for bed and is always a delight to have in our home. I highly recommend Natalie and will continue to hire her again and again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have experience with child care and pet care. I cared for my neighbors sons for a few years, I have held numerous babysitting jobs over the past few years. I currently work in the social work field and have constant contact with children and families. I also currently own a jack russell terrier/Chihuahua mix breed.
I would...
Alley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allie is currently a matriculating student at C. College. As Director of Campus Ministry at C. College, I have worked with Allie in a variety of settings. Allie has been an active member of the Campus Ministry team; volunteering at a school tutoring young children,...
Joan C.
Rachael D.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expert Care Giver: Nanny, Tutor, Teacher, Babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Expert Care Giver: Nanny, Tutor, Teacher, Babysitter - Hello, my name is Rachael. I have been a middle and high school teacher for the last 10 years in New York City and Philadelphia. During that time, I also coached Cheer leading and was the faculty adviser for both the student newspaper and student government. I also taught...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael has helped me with both of my sons since birth (They are 5 and 7 this year). She's very capable of firmly but kindly providing a safe and loving environment. She's not only provided child care including cooking and picking up, but focuses on activities that...
Catherine D.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
4.3
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sydeika. I am a high energy, optimistic, and caring person who loves kids, especially toddlers. I enjoy creating an environment that is both fun and educational for the children. I am patient and willing to take the extra time and care to meet the needs of both parents and children. I consider myself to be a...
Sydeika can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Sydeika as a nanny for our 2 children (5 and 3yo) through the pandemic. She is a warm, sweet person who worked with us through many adjustments and my son's crazy virtual kindergarten schedule that changed every few weeks. She's flexible and considerate of...
Yin H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified pre-k teacher in South Philadelphia, looking for odd jobs on nights and weekends for some extra money. I'm a pet lover and will care for your pets and home as well. I have my master's degree in early childhood and elementary education and have many years of experience with children of all abilities from infancy...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Mary! Mary provides regular evening care for our daughter and is WONDERFUL with her. Mary is professional, punctual, and easy to work with. You can definitely tell that she has a background in education given the conversations...
Lauren C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi! i'm a graduate student looking for part-time babysitting jobs while I work to complete my degree!
One thing you should know about me is i've worked with kids in schools(general education and special education), camps, churches, hospitals, and as a babysitter ever since I was in high school!
In my spare time, I like to...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah has been working with us this summer and my girls adore her. She is great at communicating and very punctual. She takes initiative and is just a huge help all around. I always feel like my girls are safe and well taken care of when Hannah is here."
Kimberlee B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Faith and I'm looking for a job as a full time nanny starting September 2! My most recent job is coming to an end because the child is starting daycare. I've been with her since she was 3 months old, and she's now over 2! My previous nanny job before that was with 2 toddler boys who were brothers. I have over...
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith is reliable, kind and treats your kids like her own. She's so thoughtful too! It's a mistake not to hire her!"
Elizabeth C.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked for a Summer Camp since I was in high school, so I have had lots of experience with kids. I also grew up caring for my sister, who is now in her 20s.
Two jobs I took were specifically for caring for boys, because there is a shortage of males in the education (and related childcare work) field. In both cases, I was...
Ben can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ben watched our son for a few weeks through the summer. He was great about taking him to the pool and park. He even brought snacks that he knew our son liked. It was overall a great experience"
Jamie Y.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Mikaela B.
5.0
Mikaela was amazing! She was taking care of our daughter from when she was 2 months old to 18 months. She loves what she does and it shows! I never had to worry about my daughter's well-being while he was being cared for by her! She is very dependable and punctual. We were able to have her be apart...
- Ola And Todd L.
Alexa C.
5.0
Alexa is one if not the best child care give I have worked with with. She is patient, on time, caring, and proactive. With a kind, easy-going attitude, she gets jobs done, which is exactly what you need around kids. Thanks Alexa for all your help!
- Razvan I.
Brianna F.
5.0
Bri is the absolute best! Our girls just adored her!
- Ada L.
Rachel M.
5.0
Rachel takes care of our little guy as if he’s her own. She’s constantly checking in with me throughout the day by text, asking questions to confirm information, and sending picture updates. She’s awesome at being flexible with his schedule if she feels he didn’t sleep well enough etc.
- Care member
Meade P.
5.0
Meade was the first babysitter our child ever had- the first person other than his parents to put him to bed even!- and she was so patient with him on what was a big new experience!
- Care member
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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 1,343 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 $18.96 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 720 reviews of the 1,343 listed babysitters.