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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my calling to positively impact young lives. I believe in supporting...
Lorraine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Emily T.
Tafton, PA
$10/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a positive and enthusiastic senior nursing student living in York, Pa. I have 10 years of experience working with children with 7 of those years being a gymnastics coach engaging with children from 18 months to 18 years. I am very energetic and hands-on when working with kiddo.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Victoria M.
Greentown, PA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available In The Mornings Durning The Week And Weekends!
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria. I have babysat for several years with multiple children. I completed high school in 2017 and I just recently graduated Fayetteville state University where I am obtained my BS in psychology. I plan on furthering my education in hopes of being a clinical psychologist. In high school I took a class that...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria watched my 2 and 6 year old and they both are excited for her to come back! My youngest is only used to a few people watching her so that fact that she was comfortable with Victoria says a lot. I felt that Victoria was responsible and sensible as I was...
Susan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
experienced caregiver will provide your children with the care your children need to be safe, healthy and feel secure and happy while your not able to be there. I enjoy helping others. I love to cook and can manage a household with ease. I have excellent references.
Donna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Send me a message, I would love to see if I would be a good fit for your caregiver/childcare needs. I am a non smoker, college graduate, mother and animal/nature lover. Looking for Saturday night babysitting at this point due to having a full time job M-F. Optimal timing would be between 730 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Friday or...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Karen was available on short notice and always kept my son entertained and involved. "
Megan F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 57-year-old mother of two grown children. I have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and have been working in the Childcare/Education field for 30 years. I worked in a daycare center as a teacher/director. I also worked as a teacher in New York City and stopped working when my children were born. I had several...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina watched my girls every weekend for the last 3 months, and was excellent. She is very creative with the girls, plans activities and enjoys working with children. I would highly recommend her."
Kelly S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I've worked with kids of all ages and loved every moment. When I'm not babysitting, you'll find me volunteering with organizations that focus on making kids' lives brighter, whether it's through science experiments or the legal field. In high school, I spent my summers as a camp counselor at the CIES Ecology Camp for...
Ariana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ariana is a very positive person who is self motivated. She is also very considerate and compassionate toward others."
Heidi R.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ariel! I have an associates degree in early childhood education. I love being around children and watching and helping them grow and develop. I have an associates degree in early childhood education. I have worked in a preschool and nannied/babysat since I graduated high school in 2016! I also have reliable...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily. I am 39 years old with a 3-month-old baby girl. We are looking to find a family that needs a sitter during the week. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education, along with 20 years experience teaching in a variety of childcare settings. I love all children, but toddlers hold a special place in...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Karen W.
Hawley, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi!
My name is Karen. I am 55 years old and have three adult children and one sweet grand baby. I am a kind, responsible, and fun individual who loves children and enjoys babysitting. I have a full-time job M-F from 830am-3:30pm, but will be available in the evenings on weekdays and on most weekends. Please reach out if you...
Kimberly S.
Lackawaxen, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I have previously worked in a school setting for children with disabilities. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. Hours of availability are 9:30am-3pm, depending on location.
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Jessica R.
Hawley, PA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Jessica. I have always loved being around children for as long as I can remember, and my dream has always been to be a mom. I had a few babysitting jobs as a teenager but my dream really came true 8. 5 years ago when I had my daughter and I have been a stay at home mom with her since she was born. Today, I am a...
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am Laura , and I am a certified teacher in Virginia (and Pennsylvania). I have student taught in first and fourth grade. I am currently a fourth grade teacher for the past 3 years. I am also certified in ESL (English as a Second Language). I am willing to help if your child needs extra help or just some extra practice.
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! I'm a reliable babysitter!
Anytime of the week or anytime!!
I love children!
I'm CPR certified!
I trained with the best centers and daycares!
Jordan W.
Hawley, PA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey there! I'm a mom to a 2&1/2 yr old boy. I have 5+yrs of experience with children from ages 3-8 (Not including my own, Including my son that would be 7+yrs from NB-8 yrs old). In 2018 I was a camp counselor for ages 6yrs-8yrs for the summer. My senior year at Wallenpaupack High School I joined a class that enabled us to be...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jennifer B.
Hawley, PA
$19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a stay at home mom and have 3 children ages 30, 19 and 13. Previously worked in Pediatrics with a certification in Medical Assisting.
My skills include patience, compassion, and creativity. I enjoy guiding children in creating fun craft projects, board games, drawing and spending time with them outdoors in nature.
I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was teaching 6-8 years old children back in the '90s, after that I was baby-sitting in the US different age groups from age 2 to 16 . I can do light housekeeping, food preparation as well, whatever needed for a very 'smooth' day. Always the well-being of the child comes first.
I have phone and written references.
I also have...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Andrea was absolutely amazing. I was very lucky to find her. She is patient, understanding and caring. My daughter can often be a handful and then some, but Andrea was always patient with her and knew how to get the best out of her. They got along really well...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A Great Babysitter/Nanny/Elder Care (Midtown West)
Fantastic, respectable and mature woman with great references that is a skilled in the care of children and/or the elderly. Skills include cooking, laundry, cleaning and entertaining, accountancy and admin.
I am a very young at heart 51-year-old British woman. I have been a...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Excellent all around, our daughter loves Laura!"
Dennis B.
Lisa F.
Milford, PA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat many years and have worked in childcare centers for a few years. . Also, I have volunteered in a few schools during the day, during after school programs and summer camps. I have worked with children ages 4 months to 10 years old. During these times, I have helped children with homework, crafts, played board...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very professional young girl who is one of the few people I can leave my son with without him crying out for me. She kept him active and prepared his meals throughout the day. I also trust her to take him out to the park to integrate outdoor play. My favorite thing...
Chris M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kimber and I can't wait to meet you and your littles :) I'm an older sister to a brother and a sister, a graduate from the University of Scranton, and a lover of early mornings! I have over 7 years of experience working with children and over a year of experience working with children and adults with ASD.
I love...
Kimber can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kimber has been amazing with our 6 year old daughter who is on the autism spectrum! She is very responsible, always on time and engages with our daughter the entire time. We couldn't be happier."
Laurajean C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tafton, PA
Victoria M.
5.0
Victoria watched my 2 and 6 year old and they both are excited for her to come back! My youngest is only used to a few people watching her so that fact that she was comfortable with Victoria says a lot. I felt that Victoria was responsible and sensible as I was speaking with her and I know that I'll...
- Susan D.
Karen B.
5.0
Karen was available on short notice and always kept my son entertained and involved.
- Megan F.
Christina S.
5.0
Christina watched my girls every weekend for the last 3 months, and was excellent. She is very creative with the girls, plans activities and enjoys working with children. I would highly recommend her.
- Kelly S.
Ariana P.
5.0
Ariana is a very positive person who is self motivated. She is also very considerate and compassionate toward others.
- Heidi R.
Andrea E.
5.0
Andrea was absolutely amazing. I was very lucky to find her. She is patient, understanding and caring. My daughter can often be a handful and then some, but Andrea was always patient with her and knew how to get the best out of her. They got along really well and my daughter loves her. I would...
- Jennifer G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Tafton, PA:
How can I find a Tafton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Tafton, 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 2 babysitters in Tafton, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Tafton, PA?
The average rate for Tafton, PA babysitters on Care.com is $12.50 per hour as of February 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 Tafton, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Tafton, 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.