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1,343 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
Hello, everyone! My name is Houleye. My family is from West Africa Senegal and I was born and raised half of my life in Philadelphia. I am the oldest of three sisters. I love babysitting my cousins and family and friends children, especially during the summer. I love playing dress-up, reading stories, arts, and crafts, or any...
Houleye can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Erin D.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Erin. I have had many experiences working with children of all ages. I began babysitting for family friends and family at a young age of 13 years old watching kids of all ages. It taught me how to be responsible and gave me the many tools I still use to this day to engage with kids of all ages. I am a...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for multiple families for about 10 years. I was also a camp counselor for a couple of years. In addition, I have a 13-year-old brother who I have helped care for since he was born. I absolutely love children and love playing, taking care of and spending time with them. I am big on arts and crafts but...
Lailah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Safiyah B.
Philadelphia, PA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Safi! I would love to babysit for you and your family. I am a 19-year-old college student at Temple University. I have about two years of experience with babysitting as well. I am a non-smoker and do not mind pets. I would be happy to speak on the phone or meet in person. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Safiyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Taylor L.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was old enough too. I started by babysitting at my neighbors when they had their second girl and I have been watching them since the youngest one was born and she is now 8. I have also babysat for many families within my community that have kids in all different age ranges and some up...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Reese C.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Energetic, Crafty Sitter With A Range Of Teaching Experience
I started babysitting as a teenager and have been working with children and youth ever since. The various roles I've taken have equipped me with experience and skills caring for children ranging in age from infants to middle school students. I will be completing my master's degree in middle school education early this summer....
Reese can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hi there ! My name is Mollie & I am newly back to Care. com after a bit of a hiatus while I had enough babysitting jobs to take up all of my free time back in Philadelphia! I moved to KC in 2022 and I work full time, fully remote, as a Case Manager of ALS patients for a pharmaceutical company. I am 29 years old and live with my...
Mollie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma K.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I just graduated from Bucknell University. I am currently working full time as a medical assistant while in my gap year before medical school. I love playing games and making crafts when I babysit and can definitely help with any homework assignments or school help that the kids may need.
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance
I have babysat for families with children of all ages, from infancy to 12-year-olds. I have also worked summer camp for children with special needs; specifically autism and deafness/hearing loss. I worked previously as a nanny/babysitter, camp counselor, and middle school teacher.
Jess can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kristin M.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Kristin! I'm a PhD student studying clinical psychology and focusing on early childhood and adolescence. In addition to babysitting experience, I have worked with kids in school, hospital, and research settings. I love to cook, and I'm willing to help with meal prep, and some light housekeeping!
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hi there! My name is Hope. I am 21 years old. I am a mother of 1 to my baby girl. Currently, I am enrolled in a Radiography program at Bucks County Community College. Throughout my teenage years, I was always the family member people went to to babysit their children. As I got older, my family members began recommending me to...
Hope can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Olivia M, I am 23, and absolutely love children. Being the oldest of three sisters, I have had a constant practice of balancing fun with responsibility. A few adjectives that describe me are caring, reliable, and responsible.
I ran a successful babysitting business around my...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Sarah A.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Midwestern Raise Mom Of 3 With Art And Theater Teaching Skills- 20 Years Experience
I'd describe my personality as creative, reliable, and social.
I like working with kids because I have 3 kids of my own and have been an art, drama, and filmmaking teacher for over 15 years.
I'm looking for a job that is supportive for the children and family.
I started working with kids when I was in 7th grade. I was a...
My name is Samantha (Sammy) and I am a rising senior at Saint Joseph's University. I have experience babysitting young children, and love to do crafts and cook, so your children will always have an enjoyable experience with me as their sitter! Personally, I am an extremely hard worker with exceptional time management and skills...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a teacher on summer break looking to make some extra money while I'm off and get to know some people in my neighborhood!
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, nannied for a family throughout high school, have my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have been teaching in the Philadelphia public school...
Hello everyone! My name is Alisia, & I'm a stay at home mom of an amazing 3-year-old boy. I pride myself on raising him using a Montessori approach, where our main focus is real world skills & language. He helps me in the kitchen, with household chores, we paint together, we talk about God, and he is learning how to be an...
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am a rising Junior at Drexel University studying political science and am Junior Class President. A fun fact about myself is that I am a native and fluent Russian speaker! I am taking summer classes in Philadelphia and I decided to look for a consistent babysitting opportunity while living in the...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! My name is Elizabeth! I am art highschool teacher who just recently completed my masters in art education. I am very crafty and love outdoor activities as I have grown up playing sports all my life. I come from a large family with cousins ranging from 17-5 so I have...
Isabela D.
Philadelphia, PA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! It's such a nice pleasure to meet you! My name is Isabela, I'm 25 years old and I am a college graduate with a BS in Communications and minor in Biblical Studies.
I'm from Brazil and I've been living in the US for 9 years now. I have been involved in childcare since I was 16 years old, where was a teacher in the...
Isabela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I have been a childcare worker for many years. I started as a full-time babysitter at the age of 18. I later did home care for children each day ages 6 weeks -5. I worked as Support staff aide/paraprofessional at an elementary school for 10 years, I have been caring for my grandchildren and other family members children for the...
Skills:
Early Education
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 1,343 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 $18.93 per hour as of March 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 652 reviews of the 1,343 listed babysitters.