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1,341 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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)
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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annie. I am a registered nurse working per diem while obtaining my MPH degree. I have been a nanny since 2014. I will prepare meals, play outside, read, do homework, arts and crafts, etc. I happen to be a great cook, and will also clean or do laundry if needed. I love kids and I am looking for a recurring,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie has been babysitting my 4 year old son since he was 6 months old. He loves her and looks forward to her coming over! She is very creative, laid back and responsible. She follows our routines easily. She can balance having fun play with him and with...
Nicole B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Growing up number 4 out of 10, I am very comfortable and engaging when working with children of all ages, including infants and toddlers. I love arts and crafts, singing, playing outside, playing games, and reading to and/or with children. I also have experience tutoring young children and helping with homework and...
Lamiesse can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lamiesse is one in a million! She is fun, sweet to kids and a great cook to boot! She has been watching my two boys for the last year. She does fun activities with them and they've loved that she is into fantasy football and talks to them about the activities they...
Jennifer B.
5.0
(1)
I have a long history of caring for children. In middle school, I worked with students as a peer mentor and assisted with their transition into middle school. I currently work at a kindergarten readiness program, which prepares preschool children for kindergarten. Three time out the week, I work with the children and read books...
Shanelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Shanelle watched my children from when they were one to about five years old. She was a true pleasure and really made my life easier balancing work, children, etc. She is interested in working with children, so she always came with fun and creative games or...
Monica S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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
(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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaleigh and I moved to Philadelphia in 2021. I will be starting medical school in summer 2024 and am available for evening hours and weekends. For the past few years, my day jobs have centered around clinical research (at CHOP and at a local FQHC). I also spent time nannying for a toddler while studying for the...
Kaleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Kaleigh is great! We have 3 children, all under 6 years old and they loved her! It was the first time using care.com, as well as the first time someone other than family watched our kids. Would 100% recommend! Thanks Kaleigh!"
Christopher C.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
Suzanne S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Love And Patience For Children.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Suzanne. I am 31, currently living in south Philadelphia. I am a singer songwriter/performer. I have always had a love for children. Child care comes very naturally to me. I have a great imagination and sense of humor, and I am very loving and patient with children. When it comes to entertaining kids,...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The best nanny/sitter ever! She worked 2-3 days a week for us for over a year and my very shy, standoffish daughter loved her. They were best buddies after a few weeks and we will miss her terribly! If you hire her, be good to her-- she deserves it!"
Karen K.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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
(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
"Bri is the absolute best! Our girls just adored her!"
Ada L.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diamari was originally my twins' daycare teacher, and it was evident from the start that she possesses a natural gift for caring for children. She treated my little ones with an abundance of love and care, as if they were her own.
One particular occasion that...
Care member
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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael is a fantastic teacher with an exceptional ability to reach students. Her compassion for children is evident to all."
Raul W.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Natalie is absolutely amazing. She worked for our family for several years. She cared for our 3 children who spanned in age from newborn-10 years old. All 3 of my kids absolutely LOVED her. She was like my right hand and when she moved our family missed her...
Care member
Taylor R.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Nanny With Day Care And Babysitting Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed working with children and families and I am experienced caring for children of all ages. I have worked in a fitness daycare facility which I thoroughly enjoyed, because not only did we get to enjoy the company of many different children with differing interests and personality types, we also got to...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is great! She is an excellent caregiver and I know that when I leave my daughter with Taylor she is going to safe, loved and engaged in age/development level appropriate activities."
Ife G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Faith B.
5.0
Was great at connecting with each of my children!
- Maria P.
Hannah H.
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.
Annie H.
5.0
Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and patient and she'd even manage to fold the...
- Melissa C.
Lamiesse M.
5.0
Lamiesse is one in a million! She is fun, sweet to kids and a great cook to boot! She has been watching my two boys for the last year. She does fun activities with them and they've loved that she is into fantasy football and talks to them about the activities they love. We are so sad she is moving...
- Jennifer B.
Shanelle R.
5.0
Shanelle watched my children from when they were one to about five years old. She was a true pleasure and really made my life easier balancing work, children, etc. She is interested in working with children, so she always came with fun and creative games or projects for the kids to work on.
- Monica S.
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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 1,341 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 $18.84 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 Philadelphia, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Philadelphia, 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.
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 556 reviews of the 1,341 listed babysitters.