Find babysitters in Philadelphia, PA that you’ll love

1,347 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

Damara B.


Philadelphia, PA

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...
5.0
"Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"

Care member

Taheem M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun Loving People Person.

I have 10 years of experience working as a Child-Care provider, and substitute teacher for various ages, and development mental levels. I currently hold a B. A in Psychology from Temple University. I believe these qualities make me a great fit.
Taheem can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"He is very loving in caring is very helpful and loves to clean and cook and love kids and animals."

Latoya M.

Jessica O.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am certified and licensed Occupational Therapist and graduate of Thomas Jefferson University. I currently live in Souderton, PA, and am looking for a part time or full time caregiving/nannying position. I have experience working for families in the Philadelphia area over the past six years as a...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the...

James S.

Julia G.


Philadelphia, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, patient, and caring. I like working with kids because I am a teacher and kids are a passion of mine. I'm looking for a job that keeps me on my feet and can give me challenges at times. I started working with kids when I was 15. I am 26 now! In my spare time, I like to workout, do...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Julia was outstanding with my 7 year old son. Punctual, great communication, friendly."

Christine H.

Valerie C.


Philadelphia, PA

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Care Taker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Lifeguard CPR/AED first aid certified. I work full-time as the office manager for a summer camp in PA.
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Valerie babysat our 2 boys (3 & 5) and she was absolutely wonderful with them. They were comfortable with her right away. My 5 year old asked us the next day if she could come back! She was punctual, reliable, and a great communicator. Would definitely hire her...

Maria H.

Katherine S.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Playful And Nurturing Sitter Available For Nights Off!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Edit: 1) Moved to Rittenhouse area! Contact me for planning ahead. 2) Eager to streamline your New Year's Eve planning. Hi! I'm an enthusiastic and responsible sitter who keeps kids happy and active when needed, then skillfully winds them down for bed and naps. I'm a PhD student at Villanova University and the oldest of 8:...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Katherine has watched our three-year-old son on a half dozen occasions. She has a real gift for relating to children. She is calm, patient, cheerful, and very thoughtful about how she put both parent and child at ease. She is full of ideas for imaginative play. She...

Erika K.

Rachel J.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Creative Sitter With An Active + Outgoing Personality

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Let me help your kids unplug and get in tune with their artistic and hands-on learning skills. I'm a recent college graduate from the Kansas City Art Institute with 2+ years of childcare experience. I do best with active kids who are interested in art and exploring. I'm more than happy to take kids on trips to the zoo, museums,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is great with my son and came to help when we desperately needed help."

Care member

Corrine F.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-50/hr9 yrs exp

Big Kid at Heart

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate student in Philadelphia. Experience wise, I have two younger sisters whom I have cared for, now 20 and 14 years old, along with several jobs off of this website from my time in college. My experience varies with infants to teenagers - taking them to sports practices or friends houses, picking up or...
Corrine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"My son (and I) really like Corrine! She is dependable and trustworthy, smart and fun! My son looks forward to her coming to babysit, and I know I can count on her to be on time and focused on my son. She's graduating and moving away from our area, and we will miss...

Vicki G.

Lauren S.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 30 years old. My past experience working with children has been heart warming and inspirational. I worked as a Lead Teacher at a daycare with infants, toddlers and Pre-K children. Each age group gave me a different perspective on life. I felt so special being able to be apart of special moments...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren was a lifesaver! She is great with kids and was even adept at handling our kid who was sick! She was compassionate and we felt totally safe to leave our child with her. Would absolutely hire here again!"

Care member

Amber M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always loved children. I spent two years teaching art to K-8th graders, three years as the Lead Teacher of an infant and toddler program at a Montessori School, and a year as a nanny before coming back to Philadelphia to attend Tyler School of Art where I've spent two more years nannying. I think its important to nurture...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always looked forward to their time together. Amber was wonderful in keeping her engaged in outside play, art, and...

Caitlin M.

Nathan D.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Creative Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nathan, I'm in the process of a name change so my profile reflects my current legal name. I am nonbinary and use they/them pronouns. I have 7 years of experience with private childcare, with all ages from infant and up, including experience with disabilities and chronic illness. My approach is to relate...
Nathan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We love Nathan. They've worked for us for about a year now. They have been timely, loving, and just am all around big help. Taking our kids to and from school, camp, and other various activities. They have kept the kids engaged and taught them so much about...

Eva D.

Abby S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently taking a break from clinical work in community mental health to reset & plan next steps for my therapy practice, and I'm looking for childcare work in the meantime. I have over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and families as a childcare professional, arts educator, and child trauma...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Abby to help us with our newborn daughter. She was incredibly caring and kind. Ultimately we needed her in home more than her schedule would allow but we would highly recommend her to our friends and family. "

Jocelyn T.

Allison R.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Need Help? Just Ask! Current Location Home Town In Basking Ridge NJ

I am an experienced caretaker and compassionate mother. I raised a beautiful 24-year-old daughter and I cared for my mother during her last 5 years of life. She had dementia and was blind so I am experienced with those issues. I also have experience caring for an elderly client for about a year, which I found very rewarding. I...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Allison is an extremely compassionate, caring individual who will be most welcome in any family environment."

Fred J.

Adam H.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Ex-public School Teacher Turned Nanny!

Hello fam! My name is Adam (they / them), and I am a very dedicated, gentle, and loving childcare provider. I have a wide range of experience working with kids of all ages as a teacher, tutor, mental health professional, after school leader, gardener, and, most recently, nanny! My nanny experience over the past two years has...
Adam can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We could not have found a better nanny for our child! Our baby was 5-11 months old while Adam watched him and one other child about the same age. Adam cared so deeply for the kids and our whole families. They really wanted to know our child - who he was, what he...

Kali S.

Maria U.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible, Respectful And Kindness Nanny.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a good experience whit 4 months - 14 years old. Also I take care about kids from different cultures. I love be part of the kid's live to help them discovering in different ways the news experiences and knowledge that the live has trough the lifetime. I completed a special training about : *Food Safety and Childhood...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Maria is so nice and patient with kids..lovely person to hire.."

Paddy R.

Saberah S.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, My name is Saberah, I'm 26. I am a licensed CNA and a graduate in Journalism & Media Studies . I am CPR/First Aid Certified and BLS Certified. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old but professionally I started 5 years ago. In my spare time, I like to read and hang out with my friends, listen to a lot of Kpop...
Saberah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Excellent with kids and Organized. I have known her for almost 3 years now and she is a kind spirited and energetic person. Always ensuring that the kids safety is first and takes her responsibilities highly."

Precious M.

Cheryl S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

PT/FT Caregiver

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cheryl and I am a Philadelphia native with 16 yrs of experience as a nanny. I have worked at two daycare facilities, but mainly for individual families. I have cared for newborn up to school age children, but the bulk of my experience is with newborns and toddlers. I also have experience as a personal assistant...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Cheryl was our Nanny for almost two years. She took care of our daughter from 3 months to 2 years. She also dog sits our puppy. She is the best with both kids and dogs. She is very professional, punctual and reliable."

Cara M.

Anna B.


Philadelphia, PA

$33/hr8 yrs exp

Dance/Theatre Teacher Looking For Part Time Or Date Nights

Hi, my name is Anna! I am a queer & non-binary (they/them) dance and theatre teacher currently residing in my hometown of Philadelphia, PA. I have been a teacher to children ages 4-17 for over eight years now. I have experience nannying for families with multiple children aged 6mos. & up. When working with families, I am...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna is the oldest of my four children. I could always rely on her to help out with her sisters. I could depend on her to assist with homework and to take her youngest sister to dance class. She is very responsible. She has maintained these traits from an early...

Beth B.

Caroline A.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

College Graduate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Caroline and I am a recent graduate of Susquehanna University! I have been a nanny to 3 children for 2 summers now. Ages 9mo to 7 years old. I have also babysat for many family friends who have very young children, so I have great experience with newborns. Please contact me with any questions!
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel

Nadirah C.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I am a passionate loving female who's very good with children. I soon wish to have some of my own in the near future, but of course I want to complete college first. I have three loving siblings who I watch after when my parents are not home sometimes. I enjoy watching children because I think they are very precious and a gift...
Nadirah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nadirah in very dependable, hard working, and genuinely caring and patient."

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA

Damara B.

5.0

Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!

- Care member

Taheem M.

5.0

He is very loving in caring is very helpful and loves to clean and cook and love kids and animals.

- Latoya M.

Jessica O.

5.0

Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the next phase of her career.

- James S.

Julia G.

5.0

Julia was outstanding with my 7 year old son. Punctual, great communication, friendly.

- Christine H.

Valerie C.

5.0

Valerie babysat our 2 boys (3 & 5) and she was absolutely wonderful with them. They were comfortable with her right away. My 5 year old asked us the next day if she could come back! She was punctual, reliable, and a great communicator. Would definitely hire her again.

- Maria H.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 458 reviews of the 1,347 listed babysitters.