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Find babysitters in Swarthmore, PA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Swarthmore, PA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Swarthmore, PA

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Claudia S.


Swarthmore, PA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Loves Kids! CPR Certified, Vaccinated!

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative! 3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family"

Ian K.

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Jackie J.


Swarthmore, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

2.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jackie. I'm 39 years old and live in the Delaware County area. I have been nannying since I was 17 years old. I stopped nannying a couple years ago due to Covid and have been helping my mom with her sewing business and also working for a delivery company called gopuff. Im looking to get back into nannying. I miss the...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lexi B.


Swarthmore, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And Dog Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lexi and I graduated last May 2022 from Umass Amherst with a major is psychology and a minor in education. I love working with children and would love to pursue a career in child develop/child psychology. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and I have also taught at the Sunday...
Lexi can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Angie H.


Swarthmore, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

I am very kind, affectionate, playful, I like to play and do dynamic activities with the children. I have a degree in early childhood education so I have a lot of experience as a caregiver. For me it is important that parents feel calm and safe with the person they leave in the care of their children.
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Kya B.


Swarthmore, PA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

A Little Bit Of My Background!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the eldest sibling and cousin of many children with varying needs, I quickly assumed the role of caretaker and diligently dedicated my time to ensuring my family felt safe, loved, and uplifted. Moving into my young adulthood, I decided to apply the skills I developed at home to a career in childcare at after school programs,...
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Stephanie K.


Media, PA

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Creative, Fun, Accountable With Good Management Skills: Studying Early Childhood Ed

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a 10u softball coach and I have been babysitting infants through the age of 11 since I was 15 years old. Over the years I grew a passion for inspiring and teaching young kids that I decided to take my career path that way and became a teacher. Throughout college, I worked part-time at daycare on top of nannying....
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kathryn F.


Gibbstown, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the youngest of 8 kids, so I know all the tricks little ones can get into. I attend Palo Alto University as a graduate student working towards a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I started babysitting for the UCLA center (Lake Arrowhead, CA) when I was 16, it is a get away place for anyone who attended UCLA. I have babysat...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Kathryn from Care.com and had her work with me daily for three years. I recently had to move down to Southern California and wanted to bring her with me because she was such a good employee! I have 5 energetic children that she took care of while also...

Judy S.

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Jared S.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Jared, and I bring over 10 years of babysitting experience caring for children from 6 months to 13 years old. I've also worked at multiple camps and afterschool programs, where I've planned exciting activities, led games, and helped kids make unforgettable memories. On top of that, I've coached soccer, basketball,...
Jared can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jared did an excellent job with my son"

Erin W.

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Annie H.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Annie. I am a registered nurse working per diem while obtaining my MPH degree. I have been a nanny since 2014. I will prepare meals, play outside, read, do homework, arts and crafts, etc. I happen to be a great cook, and will also clean or do laundry if needed. I love kids and I am looking for a recurring,...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and...

Melissa C.

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Julianne D.


Wallingford, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter And Tutor - Nights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a Speech Language Pathologist working at a local elementary school. I have extensive experience providing care for many families and truly enjoy working with children. I have my own transportation, am skilled with various ages and genders and am extremely dependable, reliable, organized and trustworthy. While in my care, I...
Julianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play with my daughter. She made it very easy for us to be able to leave the house during the worst of the separation anxiety stage....

Danielle L.

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Alexa U.


Philadelphia, PA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa, I'm 22 and a senior at SJU. I am available for after school sitting/driving/errand running, as well as date nights. I have my own transportation and can provide references/clearances!
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alexa was wonderful with our 3 children. she is still asked for frequently from my oldest"

Krystina M.

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Melissa R.


Folcroft, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend And Date Night Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 33 years old. I live in Folcroft. I worked at a daycare in Folcroft for over 4 years and have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I currently work in a cardiologist's office. I graduated in May 2014 from West Chester University with a BA in Sociology. (still waiting to put that degree to use lol!) My hobbies include...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was warm and attentive with our 3 month old. She did age-appropriate activities with her; when we came home, they were enjoying tummy time (something our daughter rarely enjoys). She was able to come help us at the last minute and did a GREAT job watching...

John C.

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Myka T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Friend

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children of all ages for the last 5 years in both professional and private environments. I have worked at a summer camp and lifeguarded for 4 years supervising children between the ages of 1-12 at camp and all ages while guarding. I've also worked with multiple families with ages ranging from 1-11. This...
Myka can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Myka was so great with our kids. She was engaged and playful with the two of them and knew just how to make them comfortable with someone new from the first few minutes of walking in. She easily adapted to changes in plans and took great care of our kids for the...

Brookes W.

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Kinbrae S.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kinbrae. I'm an infant nanny in West Philadelphia and have my master's degree in early childhood education from The University of Pennsylvania. I've always loved working with children and have experience caring for kids from birth through school age. I'm calming, caring, and patient, striving to bring a sense of peace to...
Kinbrae can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Kinbrae was wonderful. She was prompt, communicative, and professional. We hired her while out of town, but I wish she lived closer to us so we could use her again. I highly recommend her!"

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Renata S.


Mount Royal, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My names Renata and I am 24 years old. I am able to do any hours that are needed. I can provide transportation if needed. I love animals so if you have any I definitely have no problem with it. I can cook, help your kids with homework, and just all around have fun with them! I am a non-smoker and I am CPR certified. I also have...
Renata can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My children really enjoyed her. She did a great job babysitting for our date night. We would hire her again."

Jennifer E.

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Caroline L.


Media, PA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-Time Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I graduated last May with my bachelor's degree in social work and moved to this area in February from NC. I am loving it so far and looking forward to meeting local families through this site and building some lasting connections! I've worked with kids in various settings including daycares, summer camps, elementary schools,...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We needed a nanny for our 2 kids and 3 dogs while we waited for our over seas Au pair to get her visa. Caroline was great. Our kids (and dogs) adored her."

Mark G.

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Sydney T.


Philadelphia, PA

$16-29/hr7 yrs exp

Theater Teacher And Nanny

Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm an experienced teaching artist who has nannied for one family for over a year. I've been working with kids since high school and graduated from Cornish College of the Arts where I studied stage management. I have taught and stage managed at Youth Theatre Northwest where I worked with large groups...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Sydney to watch our two children (2 and 7) in August of 2020 after 6 months of working at home with our kids during the pandemic. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect nanny for our kids. Sydney is patient, caring, fun, responsible, and imaginative....

Robert S.

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Mary Frances C.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am An Enthusiastic Caregiver And Certified Teacher Who Will Babysit And Tutor.

I am a certified teacher (English grades 7-12) and a graduate of Chestnut Hill College. I am also a published author - I have one novel and two short stories published. Additionally, I am certified in Reiki. I have been working with children most of my life through summer camps, after school programs, and babysitting. I worked...
Mary Frances can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Frances is very hard working and dedicated person. She is very excited and a dedicated worker. She is a hard worker and should be considered for your company."

Robert O.

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Donnette L.


Drexel Hill, PA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time to Full-Time Employment

I have over 20 years in the healthcare field working with both children and adults. I have an associate's degree in social work and am CPR certified. I enjoy outdoor activities and encourage reading to the fullest. I am reliable and capable and most of all trustworthy. I give nothing but my best at all times. I am available for...
Donnette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Awesome personality. My daughter attached to her so quickly. It was great to see how she made her eat her food. My husband and I thought our baby was picky. Would definitely recommend."

Nicoke P.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Swarthmore, PA

Claudia S.

5.0

She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family

- Ian K.

Kathryn F.

5.0

I hired Kathryn from Care.com and had her work with me daily for three years. I recently had to move down to Southern California and wanted to bring her with me because she was such a good employee! I have 5 energetic children that she took care of while also taking care of our chickens. She is very...

- Judy S.

Jared S.

5.0

Jared did an excellent job with my son

- Erin W.

Annie H.

5.0

Annie is wonderful, warm, and so dependable. Many a time I came home to her on the floor, playing with the kids -- and I know she engaged with them when I wasn't home, because my toddler had lots to say about Annie after she left. She is endlessly calm and patient and she'd even manage to fold the...

- Melissa C.

Julianne D.

5.0

My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play with my daughter. She made it very easy for us to be able to leave the house during the worst of the separation anxiety stage. I highly recommend her!

- Danielle L.

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