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85 babysitters are listed in State College, PA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in State College, PA
Lisbeth M.
State College, PA
$15-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter CPR And First Aid Certificate.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm an industrial designer and art teacher who has been working with children for 7 years providing childcare and tutoring, art and crafts are some of the activities that I do, plus teaching them Spanish.
Infants, toddlers, teenagers, are the ages that I've been working with this whole time. Driving them around is one of the...
Lisbeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisbeth, took great care of our one year old for about 6 months. She always had amazing educational actives and adventures planned each day. Our daughter was always very excited when she showed up knowing they were going someplace fun.
In addition, she was...
Brendan M.
Zaharah Z.
State College, PA
$20-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Creative, Engaging, And Reliable Babysitter In State College Area
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Zaharah! I am a warm and nurturing PhD student who has always enjoyed supporting kids and families. I am pursuing my PhD in Child Clinical Psychology at Penn State. In addition to school, I've enjoyed babysitting in my spare time. For over 5 years, I have tutored and cared for kids ages 5+ as a 1:1 school tutor,...
Zaharah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Was good to work with and pleasant. Asked many questions to make sure she would take good care and though we unknowingly gave a messy meal, we noticed no mess on the little one or in the kitchen after eating."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
If you are still looking for a sitter I would love to come help out! I have already helped many care. com families and would love to meet yours !! :)
So, I am currently getting my Juris Doctorate in law at Penn State. I received my degree in psychology in undergrad from Westmont College. I absolutely love working with children...
Chase can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chase was great. She came on short notice, was on-time, is responsible and she took great care of my kids! I will use Chase again for future jobs!"
Rachael P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along...
Sarah H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current college student looking for babysitting or part-time nannying jobs. I have a great background in many years of experience in babysitting/nannying. I am the second oldest in a family with four children and I love kids. I am reliable, trustworthy, creative, kind, compassionate, responsible, and fun!
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Excellent with children and babies"
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Taylor V.
State College, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of babysitting and summer nannying experience. I have provided care for infants to pre-teens and am also able to provide companionship to teenagers and young adults that may require extra help.
Alongside sitting, I am available to help with tutoring in math and science from early elementary up to Calculus I/AP...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We just had Taylor babysit our 5 & 8 year old boys, and the kids loved her! We also have a dog that can be a pain and it didn't phase her one bit. We will definitely be hiring Taylor again!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can help with most anything you need, from tiring out your little ones with playtime or finishing your laundry for you! I can also help with homework, grocery shopping, or taking care of pets. With my years of experience, you can trust me to provide a fun sitting experience and plenty of assistance in other areas.
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was wonderful!!! We traveled from out of state and needed a babysitter to watch our daughter . Samantha drove 50 minutes to watch our daughter and kept her engaged the entire time. She is responsible and a great human! Hire her!!"
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Ana F.
State College, PA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ana and I'm an 21-year-old nutrition student at Penn State. I have had 2 years experience as a nanny with children ranging from 8 months to 12 years old. I've also have 2 years experience at a summer camp with kids ranging from 3-9 and 3 years as a Learn To Skate USA coach working with kids primarily around the ages...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ana took care of our two children through their evening routines while we went out on our date night.
First of all, the children loved Ana. So much so that our three-year-old woke up the following morning and called out for Ana instead of mommy!
Ana was...
Lilli F.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a Doctoral Student in Occupational Therapy at Yeshiva University in Rehabilitation. I hope to have a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and have 8 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I love working with kids and am available for after school babysitting!
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old....
Laurie G.
Lori B.
State College, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Certified Teacher (20+ Years) With All Clearances
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Lori, from the State College area.
I have lived here for about 30 years and I have 3 grown children. I love the fun that comes with exploration and I love doing little projects with kiddos.
I am currently a School Spanish teacher (28 years!) I love being a teacher and I am looking to earn some extra money for a rainy...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Lori was wonderful. She responded right away and accommodated a last minute request to watch our daughter. She was very gentle, nice, and warm; you can tell she both has a lot of experience with children and love being around them. I would definitely recommend...
Carolyn D.
Tenzin Y.
State College, PA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, this is Tenzin, a Licensed Practical Nurse. CPR certified. Available on weekends only for senior and child care. I am an LPN for 4 years. Currently working in plasma centers. Experienced in geriatric care in nursing home and a paid nanny, taking care of infants and toddlers from 7 months baby to 6 yrs kids, also...
Tenzin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Tenzin has been with our family for almost a year, caring for our daughter from eight months to 19 months. When first meeting her, my daughter fell asleep peacefully on her chest. I had a good feeling that Tenzin would care for our daughter with a lot of love,...
Katherine P.
Kaylie W.
State College, PA
$22-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaylie W, I am a Penn State graduate with a degree in Geography. I love spending time with and taking care of kids and have babysat or nannied for many different children, including babies, those with special needs, and my own younger sister.
In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family,...
5.0
"Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and they were both asleep when we got home. She was very quick to respond when I texted her and both our cat and dog...
Alicia T.
I've been babysitting families for the past three years, while also working at a childcare facility in Maryland from March 2020 until summer of 2022. This past summer I was working as a co-teacher at a preschool in Sparks, MD. My class was considered the "young 2's" but I would also frequently be in the infant room! During my...
Josephine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who loves to be with kids. I have been watching kids for about 5 years. But have been nannying for the last two years with 2 little boys under the age of 3. I am currently a student at Penn State. I have a flexible schedule to work all day, with having little breaks for...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am the oldest of 4 kids, I began babysitting at the age of 12-13. I have worked with many families over the years ranging from all different ages (1-year-olds - 13-year-olds). I also spent 2 years volunteering as a soccer coach for young girls ages 10 and under for CSA. I teach swim lessons at Science Park Pool and worked 3...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi! My name is Abigail and I am 22 years old. I will be graduating from Penn State this December with a Bachelors of Architecture and am looking for nannying/babysitting work for the spring semester, as I will be staying in State College until May. Outside of my academics, I am really involved in THON and community outreach...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
I have 3 years of experience babysitting and nannying for a variety of ages (9 months-12 years old). I can help with a wide range of needs including crafts, homework, carpooling, swimming supervision (I used to do swim team), and cover evenings for date nights. I love to work with children!
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
I have been babysitting since I was 16, and am studying to be an Early Childhood Education teacher with a minor in Special Education. I have babysat for all ages from 6 weeks to 15 years, and I love working with kids and babysitting! I am interested in babysitting, and helping with online schooling during this uncertain time! I...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Hi! I'm Camryn and I am a freshman at Duquesne University where I am majoring in Physician Assistant Studies as well as running on the D1 cross country and track collegiate teams. I am currently looking for a summer babysitting job and hope to hear from you and your families soon! I've had about three years of babysitting...
Camryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hi families!! My name is Abby, I live in Philly, and I'm looking for a full time nannying gig (also open to night/weekend availability for date nights, weekend get-aways, etc). I have loads of experience working with kids - I taught 5th-8th graders for two years right out of college, I've spent 4 summers working at an over-night...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in State College, PA
Lisbeth M.
5.0
Lisbeth is an incredibly talented, kind, creative and educated care taker. She is able to multi task with children of all ages. She is also great with pets. She is a trusted driver of my three children as well. She helps with homework and keeps structure within the home. I would absolutely recommend...
- Dani D.
Zaharah Z.
5.0
Zaharah asked many questions about my daughter’s likes and dislikes before the job to make sure she planned activities my daughter liked. She played games and made slime with my daughter and when my daughter wanted to watch TV, Zaharah made sure that my daughter watched age appropriate shows. She...
- Kelly F.
Chase S.
5.0
There are so many great things to say about Chase! The first day that we met for the interview she arrived early. Then from there, she just continued to impress me! She has a great personality, SO easy to work with. Very accommodating!! I would contact her the day before with a time change or...
- Emily K.
Anna R.
5.0
Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along with babies (cleanups, bottle...
- Sarah H.
Elizabeth F.
5.0
Bess is a FANTASTIC babysitter! My 3 yr old and 1 yr old boys adore her. She is great with engaging the kids in play, meeting all of their needs and has no trouble managing both at the same time for meals, bath, bedtime, etc. She is always punctual and reliable, and takes excellent care of our home...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in State College, PA:
How can I find a State College babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in State College, 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 85 babysitters in State College, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 State College, PA?
The average rate for State College, PA babysitters on Care.com is $15.92 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 State College, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in State College, 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 State College, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in State College, PA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 85 listed babysitters.