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60 babysitters are listed in Swarthmore, PA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Swarthmore, PA

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Claudia S.


Swarthmore, PA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Loves Kids! CPR Certified, Vaccinated!

5.0

(3)

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Celeste S.


Swarthmore, PA

$8-50/hr15 yrs exp

Creative Teacher And Nature Lover.

Hi, My name is Celeste, and my background is in Environmental science and nature education. I currently work at the YMCA as a Childcare Supervisor for ages 6 months- kindergarten. I love taking care of kids and helping them grow. I also teach a nature class to toddlers at Swarthmore College. I'd describe my personality as...
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Kya B.


Swarthmore, PA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

A Little Bit Of My Background!

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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/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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, 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:

CPR

First Aid

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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 is super friendly and was wonderful with our girls. She played games and did crafts with them, and we felt safe knowing our children were well looked after. We hope to use Melissa again next year during our beach vacation."

Meredith C.

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Anna S.


Philadelphia, PA

$19-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Anna! I am a full-time artist and part-time nanny in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, which I've proudly called home for the past 6 years. With a unique blend of creativity and caregiving skills, I bring an enthusiastic and energetic approach to childcare. My passion lies in working with active, creative kids of...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ana came for an interview about a week ago, and last night we hired her for the first time. She was punctual, and my almost-2-year-old instantly clicked with her! She was caring, and I could tell they had a fun time together. My husband and I had planned to be back...

Hannah L.

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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 wonderful! She sent me photos of activities she was doing with my daughter which put me at ease while I was out. I highly recommend her."

Ashley H.

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Cassandra K.


Prospect Park, PA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cassandra. I am a Respiratory Care Student at West Chester University. Upon graduation, I hope to be a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist because of the love I have for kids. Throughout high school and college, I have been babysitting kids of all different ages. I am on summer break and don't go back until the end...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cassandra was great with my 2 year old boy and our dog! If your looking for a super sweet reliable sitter, she is it ! thank you again for everything :)"

Amy B.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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 hours from 3:30 until the end of the day. 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...
Renata can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline looked after our three children (ages 4, 6, 9) for two weeks this summer while our regular nanny was out of town. She did an excellent job! Always arrived on time; seemed very organized, moving the kids through a variety of activities; easy to communicate...

Douglas S.

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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