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60 babysitters are listed in Thornton, PA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Thornton, PA
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am so happy you took a moment to read my profile! I am a certified teacher in grades PreK-4 that is looking to tutor a few nights a week or weekends. I have all of my up to date clearances for working with children that are available upon meeting with you.
I would love the opportunity to help you and your loved ones...
Kristine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristine is a very outgoing and caring individual. "
Margaret C.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I graduated from West Chester University with my nutrition and dietetics degree in May 2023 and currently in the middle of my masters degree in community nutrition as well as my dietetic internship and am on the road to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist! I have been a paid babysitter/nanny since I was 13 years old...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mom and have babysat for family and friends for more than 10 years. I volunteered as a babysitter at my church for a year and was placed with babies 0-2 years old. I am a native Spanish speaker and I'm conversational in English. My services include Spanish tutoring, home organizing, nannying, driving, and/or...
Mirla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"We have been working with Mirla for about six months now. She is very responsible and always on time. She has been taking care of our 10 month old who is full of energy. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking to hire for childcare. She is the best!"
Helen C.
5.0
(1)
I was a nanny to the greatest family in Virginia for 5 years, which unfortunately came to an end when we relocated to Delaware. Also while in Virginia, I worked in the infant room at The Learning Experience. I am also a mom of a 5-year-old little girl who is my world. I have also taught classes at the YMCA with children ranging...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Victoria and I am a senior psychology major at West Chester University! I started babysitting when I was 14 for multiple families and children ranging from 0-14. I have 5 younger siblings so I have plenty of capability when it comes to taking care of multiple children at a time!
In high school, I took child...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!"
Kim G.
Stephanie K.
Media, PA
$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Creative, Fun, Accountable With Good Management Skills: Studying Early Childhood Ed
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated in May 2022 from West Chester University with honors and a degree in Pharmaceurical Chemistry and minors in Biology and Communications. I have experience with ages 3 months to 16 years, and am happy to provide age-specific references! I have all clearances, vaccines and am CPR certified. I come to you with over 10...
Hunter can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Hunter is an amazing babysitter! We enjoy having her over to watch our kids, she is dependable, fun, and sweet. Thanks for being a good addition to our family! :)"
Jenifer P.
Leah O.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Overnight Newborn Care Specialist And Infant/Toddler Nanny
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and getting involved in what kids are doing - playing house, a backyard frog hunt, helping babies roll, and cuddling sleepy newborns are a few of those activities.
I'm a University of Delaware graduate and former social worker.
Details:
-Newborn Care Specialist
-Experience with twins (I love them!)
-The...
Leah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah was a wonderful addition to our family for 15 months, tending to, nurturing, and loving our twin girls. Her knowledge about babies and children is impeccable. She’s was respectful of our home, and our routines; always leaving the home in better condition than...
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Kaleigh F.
West Chester, PA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kaleigh! I am 21 years old and love babysitting! I am super active and love to be outside! I am very outgoing and have 6 years experience. I am a Nursing student. I have my own car and do not smoke.
Kaleigh can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kaleigh is great and was so good with my one year old! Very responsible and easy to work with."
Katlyn T.
Joan C.
Chadds Ford, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four wonderful children. I have 19 years of experience. I am available to watch your child/children during the day, as a fill in or even for the occasional date night. I can be somewhat flexible with hours but am generally available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and weekend days or nights. I am from the Garnet...
Joan can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Joan to help us out with transportation for our child to after school activities. She was very dependable and I would recommend her."
Laura W.
Erreka D.
Chester, PA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Erreka,
I would like to give you a brief introduction on myself...
I'm 29 years of age I had two kids my daughter is 10 years old and my son is 14 I work well with kids I have a HHA certification I've been working with kids for almost 5 years not including my own. I'm a very upbeat and positive person I work...
Erreka can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.2
(5)
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi families!
My name is Kiyana, but most kids call me Kiy since it's alot easier. I am 23, I love engaging in everyday activities with children. I am CPR, First Aid , and AED certified. I do have my child abuse certificate as well. Working with kids has always been a dream of mine, and I'm beyond passionate about what I do. I...
5.0
"Kiyana was our nanny for a year. She did a lot of fun activities with the kids, prepped their meals, baked with them, took them to local parks and libraries, and helped get them on a consistent schedule."
Kristina L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for the last 20 years. The children's ages have been from 6 weeks old to 5-year-old.
Lena can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lena has become an integral part of our family. She is the kindest and most loving caregiver. I am a first time mother and had many anxieties about having-to go back to work and finding someone to watch our 4 month old daughter at the time but Lena quickly became...
Megan S.
Madison D.
West Chester, PA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison. I'm 22 years old and I'm a recent graduate of Penn State University. I've babysat children on and off for about 3 years between the ages of 2 and 10. I am looking for a nanny position or any other childcare needed. I have my own car so I am able to drive myself. (and the kids if needed) I am also an...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"We hired Madison last year for our 1 year old daughter and she has been amazing! Madison and Daisy quickly
bonded. Daisy fondly refers to her as “Massy”.
Madison always does fun projects with Daisy including baking cupcakes, painting, going on walks, going to the...
Caroline R.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 15. I have taken care children between the ages of 3-month-old to 12-year-olds. My junior year in high school I was a summertime nanny for a family with a 3-month-old. Freshman year in college I was a summertime nanny for a family with a three kids (ages 2, 5, 7). My sophomore year in...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful with my children! She is on-time, sticks to my rules for the kids and even picked up after they went to bed! She has been one of our go-to sitters for our 3 kids for years. I have no worries when she is with my kids and she loves my dog too!"
Michelle K.
Ala H.
Claymont, DE
$17-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Families,
My name is ALa and I would love to care for your family! I have a degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Psychology and American Sign Language. I am CPR certified and have no problem with doing a background check if needed or answering any questions you may have! I have been caring for children since I was 16 and...
Ala can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"A'la is wonderful with children her patience and capability to teach them and help them to grow is amazing."
Crystal T.
Zara D.
Malvern, PA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature, Experienced Nanny, Seeking An Opportunity To Care For Your Children (New Born, Toddler).
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature, fun loving, energetic person with many years of child care experience looking for a part time opportunity to work with infant-toddler in your home starting in January. I have CPR and fire safety certificates as well as CDA certificate (Early Childhood Associate). I also have up-to-date Child abuse, FBI, and Criminal...
Zara can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zara is a great Caregiver. I explicitly avoid the word baby sitter, because Zara is a teacher and did so much more for our daughter then just watching her for a few hours. We trust her, we always enjoyed, when she could jump in to allow us a night out, couple...
Lars B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for children. I have spent a countless number of years babysitting for family friends as well as the neighborhood kids. I recently had a child of my own in Sept 2015, who I ideally would like to bring with me. I have an extensive amount of experience working with all ages....
Elisha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 2 year old and I were very impressed with Elisha. Meeting her on this site was great. She will hopefully work with us in the future."
Lisa F.
Brittany R.
Glen Mills, PA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In Grad school to be a K-12 school counselor!!
I have a AA in psychology, and a BS in psychology!
I'd describe my personality as shy, friendly, and funny. (:
I like working with kids because I come from a big family -6 kids- & that's what makes me good with them (2nd oldest child here). (:
I'm looking for a job that...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brittany watched our son for 2 weeks while we waited for daycare enrollment to begin. She did a great job with him, they really seemed to bond! She was always in communication with us about how things were going throughout the day, which I really appreciated with...
Raven E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornton, PA
Kristine B.
5.0
Kristine is a very outgoing and caring individual.
- Margaret C.
Mirla C.
5.0
We have been working with Mirla for about six months now. She is very responsible and always on time. She has been taking care of our 10 month old who is full of energy. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking to hire for childcare. She is the best!
- Helen C.
Victoria V.
5.0
Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!
- Kim G.
Hunter T.
5.0
Hunter is an amazing babysitter! We enjoy having her over to watch our kids, she is dependable, fun, and sweet. Thanks for being a good addition to our family! :)
- Jenifer P.
Leah O.
5.0
Leah has been wonderful with my little guy! As a first time mom, there are things I don’t always notice right away, but Leah was quick to pick them up and make suggestions, such as changing nipple sizes on the baby bottles and my baby’s latch. There was also a health scare that came up as well and...
- Jennifer P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thornton, PA:
How can I find a Thornton babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Thornton, PA?
The average rate for Thornton, PA babysitters on Care.com is $24.00 per hour as of January 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 Thornton, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thornton, 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.