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1,344 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
(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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was dependable and willing to help at the last minute during poor weather conditions. We are pleased with her care. She was patient with my children and was able to calm them down when they were upset and make them feel comfortable around her. She is also...
Care member
Allison R.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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5.0
(1)
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison is an extremely compassionate, caring individual who will be most welcome in any family environment."
Fred J.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
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.
Amber M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Adam has cared for our 14 mo for the last 6 months. He is a wonderful nanny, considerate, caring, and fun. Without a doubt, if asked and able to respond, my daughter would call Adam her best friend "
Justin S.
Abby S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
5.0
(1)
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/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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I have babysat children of all ages. I have cared for children with special needs such as autism and cerebral palsy. The past two summers I nannied for a family with three young children while their parents were at work. I kept the children entertained during the day, ensured their...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is fantastic, we would recommend her wholeheartedly! "
Robert H.
Nicole R.
Philadelphia, PA
$19-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very fun, loving and creative person, I love working with kids and I'm always willing to help.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very communicative and dependable. My 5 year old loved Nicole. Will hire again."
Jessica G.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have art and biology backgrounds and enjoy incorporating science and art into play and daily life. I strongly encourage STEAM activities and time outdoors as I believe they not only go hand in hand, but are essential pieces to thought provoking playfulness that children love!
I've cared for children aged 10 weeks to 14 years...
Noelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle has been such a wonderful addition to our family! She is flexible, caring, punctual, dependable, and trustworthy. She helped us through virtual kindergarten, homeschooling, and hybrid schooling and was willing to jump in wherever we needed her. She is an...
Ashley L.
5.0
(8)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Cheryl looked after my 20 months old son for three weeks (it was a temporary job). I was very pleased with her. She was never late, she communicated very well and took a great care of my son. I could tell she was a professional. She has a way with kids and she...
Nastassia V.
Madison A.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison, and I am seeking a full time nanny position within 30 minutes of West Philadelphia starting in July 2023. I hold a Bachelors degree in Communications from Northeastern University and am currently pursuing a Masters in Art Therapy. I have several work experiences with children, including 2 years as a...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is energetic and great with dealing with multiple kids (we have 4) from babies to older children (oldest is 11). She is a lot of fun and your kids will be asking to see her again! Absolutely FAVORITE babysitter! She will be able to break out shy children...
Brooke G.
Nathalia G.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hello!!!
My name is Nathalia, I'm from Brazil and I'm living in America for almost 4 years. I have more than 4 years experience with kids between 2 months to 10 years old. I have 4 years in America and 3 years in Brazil. I'm a really outdoor person and a sports lover I speak 2 languages Portuguese and English
I'm vaccinated and...
Nathalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is a great sitter and very responsible. She takes care of all children with all her love."
Mellany M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I moved to the Philadelphia area (living near Rittenhouse) after graduating from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience in May 2022. For the past two years, I worked at Boston Children's Hospital in the Down Syndrome Program. I am starting medical school at Drexel this year with plans to become a pediatrician.
I have...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"It was such a pleasure having Sophie watch our 6-month-old son. Sophie has an incredible professional background with children and is knowledgeable with all things kids. She immediately jumped right in as soon as she arrived at our home. She was so gentle and sweet...
Annalisa S.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Nadirah C.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Nadirah in very dependable, hard working, and genuinely caring and patient."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families,
I'm looking for 10-15 hours per week, split in two days. I've been with the same family for the last two years, seeing a sweet boy from 12 months to 3 years old. He's starting school now, and I'm looking for some additional hours to fill in my AM availability.
I always prioritize outdoor exploration and play,...
Ginger can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Ginger was a blessing in a hard period of our life. Ginger watched our daughter for a few months and made a very strong bond with her very quickly. Always focused and ready to play, ginger was extremely reliable and always dedicated to making the most of our...
Hannah H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Rachel J.
5.0
She is great with my son and came to help when we desperately needed help.
- Care member
Allison R.
5.0
Allison is an extremely compassionate, caring individual who will be most welcome in any family environment.
- Fred J.
Corrine F.
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 her and highly recommend her.
- Vicki G.
Lauren S.
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.
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 music. When our second child came along...
- Caitlin 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 1,344 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 $18.86 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 560 reviews of the 1,344 listed babysitters.