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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
Damara B.
Philadelphia, PA
$17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as fun, entertaining, and outgoing.
I like working with kids because it brings me joy impacting their lives in a positive way. Seeing them grow as human beings is also enjoyable to watch. I love their humor and creativity and it helps me learn more about my self as a person.
Some of my hobbies...
Marlee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marlee is an extremely responsible and mature adult. She has babysat my children for the past 6 months and never once left me with any problems. She is always on time, very dedicated, and loves what she does! Marlee is diligent and very good with communication....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gabriella, I'm a former Au pair looking for a new full-time job. On my Au pair years I took care of a 1yo boy and after I started caring for three children (6yo, 4yo, and 7months old since she was a newborn). I'm CPR certified and very comfortable working in a family with pets. When I'm with the children I like...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's very responsible and friendly! My daughter loves spending time with her! Very energetic person."
Silvia S.
Jennifer B.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience in watching children between the ages of 2 and 13 years old. I can help with homework, cooking, cleaning, and running errands. I will provide attentive care to your child(ren) and enjoy spending time outside and doing creative activities. I am currently a graduate student at the University of...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Our kids (7 and 4) loved her and can't wait for her to come back!"
Shaleigh C.
Janelle M.
Philadelphia, PA
$28-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Janelle. I am an alumna of Temple University with a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I am a people person, with a special love for children of all ages and backgrounds. I believe it is important to make a positive impact on...
Janelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janelle took care of our 1.5 year old and 5 year old for the last several months. She was on-time, reliable, and my kids loved her. I also really appreciated her organization and communications. Her professional manner with us and caring manner with our kids...
Jay H.
5.0
(5)
Hi parents! I've been a nanny since 2003 and full time in Philadelphia since 2007. I am currently available on Tuesdays and Fridays and of course for date nights. I've worked in many neighborhoods and ages as well as twins and up to 4 children at a time, primarily with infants. I also became a mom in 2020 and my son is in school...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We worked with Allison for 10 months during the school year, during which she sometimes nannied all three of our kids, ages 10, 6, and 3, and sometimes just our 3 year old. She was very flexible and responsive to our varied schedule needs, and she was always on...
Hannah M.
Maria D.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Full Time Baby Sitter ! I'm Very Responsible, Fun, And Loving !
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am an experienced, loving, responsible nanny. I come from a big Greek family so I have been around children my whole life! I became a baby sitter at a very young age and eventually became a full time nanny/house manager. I enjoy many types of activities with children and I love helping them learn in fun ways! I also really...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maryfay was amazing with my son. She was playful, made him lunch, put him down for his naps- everything we asked! She even got creative and did a lot of arts and crafts with him. We were part of a nanny share, so she watched two boys at once- which she handled...
Tricia F.
Marta S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Marta and I have 7 years of experience caring for children ranging from infants to school-age. I hold a college degree, am CPR certified, fully vaccinated, and comfortable with pets. I'm passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. I'm currently seeking part-time or...
Marta can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marta established instant connection with my boys (2 and 6). She was direct and commanded attention. Will definitely hire her again if our schedules allow for it."
Branka S.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Thalia! I have graduated from Arcadia University with a Bachelor's degree in Education!
Currently I am a 3rd grade teacher in the Philadelphia Area! I can work weekends! Or date nights!
I have been on here for years and worked with many families from this app and off. Please let me know if you want more...
Thalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thalia helped me at an amusement park with my 3 children - 8 year old boy/girl twins and a 10 year old boy. She was great at keeping tabs on them and helping me manage them in the large crowds. She is very responsible, helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend...
Lauren L.
Ellie W.
Philadelphia, PA
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Ellie, and I'm a dedicated and enthusiastic childcarer with 8 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I'm 21 years old and pursuing my graduate studies and UPenn, which equips me with excellent problem-solving skills and a patient, understanding approach. I am comfortable preparing...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have seen Ellie work with kids of all ages and have always been impressed with her patience and perseverance with the children under her care.
She brings projects to help kids engage kids and has babysat for up to five children from two different families...
Jill W.
Jessica O.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is one-of-of-a-kind. She was our full-time care provider for my two children for a few summers. When she started they were young (ages 1 & 3) and she immediately took responsibility and connected with the kids. She is always attentive and willing to do what...
Kendall R.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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/hr • 7 yrs exp
Playful And Nurturing Sitter Available For Nights Off!
5.0
(1)
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.
Lindsey N.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver and tutor with the ages of 0-14. I offer an engaging and nurturing environment for children and currently have over 10 years of caregiving experience.
5.0
"Very kind and patient. Prompt. Great communicator."
Kate Y.
5.0
(4)
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Corrine F. is very nurturing and caring. I have known her for many years and she has always been extremely reliable and punctual, whether it has been taking care of children or pet-sitting for me. She is knowledgeable and patient when it comes to children. If...
Danita D.
Abby S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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
"Abby has been with our family full time for 8 months, from the time our son was 8-18 months. Abby is fantastic. You will not find a more attentive and compassionate caregiver for your child. She is excellent at getting our son out of the house to explore the city....
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with my son and came to help when we desperately needed help."
Care member
Lauren S.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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 is great with children, she is unbelievably sweet and is very caring. She also does very well with children who have special needs. My family was very well taken care of and they always gave a great report when I returned home! She is always my first person...
Gia V.
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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
Marlee M.
5.0
Marlee was one of the most reliable and hard working members of our staff. I had the privilege of having Marlee in a leadership role under my supervision this past year and it was a great decision to put her in that role. We could always count on Marlee to do her job and do it well. On top of that...
- Care member
Gabriella D.
5.0
She's very responsible and friendly! My daughter loves spending time with her! Very energetic person.
- Silvia S.
Jennifer B.
5.0
Our kids (7 and 4) loved her and can't wait for her to come back!
- Shaleigh C.
Janelle M.
5.0
Janelle was an excellent nanny for our daughter! When our daughter's daycare closed due to the COVID19 pandemic, we had to find alternative childcare, and Janelle stepped in seamlessly . We connected with Janelle on Care.com for we originally thought would be a few weeks, ended up being 4 months!...
- Michelle M.
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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.