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1,335 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm reek. I recently left my full time job of the last 5 years and I am looking to get back into part time child care work as well as other domestic labor work. Most recently I was working for a non profit servicing youth and young adults. I have experience being a nanny, and occasional babysitter. I have the most experience...
Reek can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Gulce G.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hey there! I am 25 years old. Living here in America to do a Master's in Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. I have been living in Philadelphia/Manayunk for two years. During my university years, I worked as a babysitter and did psychology internships at kindergartens. During these internships, I applied...
Skills:
CPR
Kayon J.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
My babysitting experience started with my siblings and neighborhood families. I started at a young age taking care of children ranging from toddlers to 12 years old for eight years. I pride myself on creating a positive and happy environment in which children can thrive.
I am an ambitious individual with strong communication...
Kayon can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth L.
Philadelphia, PA
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a full-time nurse at Jefferson. I adore children and animals and have lots of experience with both. I was an au pair in Spain a few years ago, I have been babysitting since I was in high school, I volunteer with kids, and I used to work at an autism support center, so I have experience with people with disabilities as well....
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Aycan. I'm currently a graduate student in Clinical Counseling, building on my background in Psychology. I have a passion for working with kids and have gained valuable experience caring for children from 4 months to 9 years old.
Through babysitting and other roles, I've learned how to create a safe and engaging...
Aycan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Olivia M. J.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi!
My name is Olivia and I am a recent grad of Temple U. I am in the process of finding a full time position but in the mean time, would love to sit or nanny for a local family! I have 5+ years experience babysitting for families and was a camp counselor for 4 summers during high school. I will help with housekeeping, laundry,...
Olivia M. can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I am a part time nanny and occasional babysitter located in Rocklin.
I'm currently a student at Sierra College, and I'm majoring in music.
I have my CPR certification and am comfortable with pets.
In my spare time, I like to play music and crochet!
Hello! My name is Julie and I am excited to potentially assist you with your childcare or pet-care needs, all of which I began doing almost 20 years ago. I have experience with children ranging from infants to preteens. I love children and like to engage them in activities such as playing, doing arts and crafts, and reading...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hi! My name is Catherine, I'm a 2nd year law student at Temple. I have been babysitting for my entire life, as I grew up in a family with dozens of younger cousins! Babysitting is less of a job for me than it is a fun activity, and an opportunity to hang out with adorable kids. I love learning from them as well as coming up with...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Patience D.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I've been caring for children for years. I babysit when family and friends have somewhere to go and need a good babysitter. Your child will have fun and will come home with funny stories about their time with me!
Patience can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Erika R.
Philadelphia, PA
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, My Name is Erika and I'm interested in becoming a part-time babysitter. I currently am a graduate student at Saint Joseph's University obtaining a degree in occupational therapy. I am living in DE for the summer while completing my clinical rotation. I have a lot of prior experience with babysitting children for various...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Erika watched our son from age 1-2 for several days a week. She was wonderful. Always on time, reliable, communicated well, and found really engaging ways to interact with him. We could tell she really cared about him. Very highly recommend!"
June H.
Megan G.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am 25 years old and just recently got married and live in Philadelphia with my loving husband and cat, Newman. I work in King of Prussia in Procurement Operations Mon-Fri, so I am primarily seeking weekend opportunities. I have experience babysitting children ages 3-10 years old and some of the responsibilities consisted of...
I have multiple counts of experience when it comes to caring for children. I grew up babysitting my younger family members, as well as children within my local neighborhood. Upon attending college I was a nanny for a family for about 1. 5 years caring for a 1-year-old and a 4. 5-year-old who I miss dearly! Children of all ages...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies. I have been a babysitter, nanny, preschool teacher, and currently am a behavior therapist. I currently work one on one with a child with special needs in a school setting. However, I have worked with children of a wide range of ages and with children with special needs and...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm a caring and patient college graduate looking to care for a child throughout the summer. I have extensive babysitting experience, I come from a large family, and I'm a Philadelphia native. I love walking through Philly's many parks, visiting the Barnes and Franklin Institute, and biking on the Delaware. I'm planning to...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I've been working in childcare for 5 years, and had been volunteering at my current child care center for over 5 years before I began working there. I was a nanny during the Covid-19 quarantine and have been babysitting for nearly 10 years. I love my daycare job, but am looking for a better paying job and a family I can be a...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Victoria S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! my name is Victoria and I am currently a senior at West Chester University graduating next semester with the double major in special education and early education. I have been working with children for about 8 years and have previous experience working in day cares and nannying for families with children of all ages. I am...
I'm looking for some part time / full time nanny or babysitting positions for Summer 2024. I have been an afterschool art teacher and director for the past 3 years. This summer, I will be taking graduate education classes and therefore looking to fill the rest of my time with care opportunities.
I am Pediatric First Aid / CPR...
Tara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jocelyn K.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Jocelyn and I am currently a graduate student studying psychology and working as a counselor part time at a high school. I have also worked in the past with young children (2-3) and preteens (6-12) who had diagnoses on the autistic spectrum. From that work, I found lots of fun ways to incorporate learning about...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Dennyza D.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello Families! I'm currently looking for part time nannying/babysitting work (can also provide housekeeping if needed)
I am 24 years old with a BS in Child Development & Family Relations. I have over 10 years experience with children. This experience includes babysitting and working in child care centers, with children ages NB...
Dennyza can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 1,335 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 $18.81 per hour as of January 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 519 reviews of the 1,335 listed babysitters.