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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)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a Penn State graduate with a B. S., M. Ed in Special Education and Curriculum Development. I am currently a Reading Specialist, as well as a former teacher.
I have worked as a babysitter/ tutor for 6+ years with kiddos of all ages! I am looking to babysit and/or tutor after school in the West...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!"
Nianda R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ani and I am a rising sophomore at West Chester University!
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and responsible.
I like working with kids because I love watching their creativity! It is so rewarding to see them grow and thrive!
I'm looking for a job that fits my school schedule!
I started working...
5.0
"Ani has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She helped us with driving my son to activities. She is very prompt, on time, she is a careful driver, and is always dependable.
My son loves her and we would love to take Ani's help for more support needs as they...
Aparna M.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Gabi! I'm 28 years old with 5+ years of experience caring for children 6 months and up. I'm CPR certified, a non-smoker, and have my own car to drive kids to activities. I love spending time outdoors with kids, exploring new places, and keeping them engaged.
I'm looking for a part-time childcare position starting in...
5.0
"Gabi is a natural with kids! Our 2 year old adores her and we immediately knew he was in good hands with Gabi. She goes above and beyond to not only entertain and play with our son, but also takes the initiative to clean up his toys and plate while he's napping. I...
Kathleen M.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Kasey! I am a kindergarten teacher within Garnet Valley School District and absolutely love working with kids! I received a dual degree in early elementary education and special education from York College of Pennsylvania and my masters in education from Villanova University. I am looking for a summer position. I...
Kasey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Kasey is actually a volunteer of The Lehman Center in York, part of Children's Aid Society. Kasey has been a childcare volunteer working with staff and the children who are in the center's crisis nursery and those children who are in a childcare group while their...
Shari G.
Elizabeth L.
West Chester, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified nurse assistance for over 14 years, I have work with old, young and kids thru out my career.
I can also help out with learning a new language for your kids since I am bilingual Spanish and English and I would loved to teach a new language in you want me to do so. Im also a mother of 3 kids ages 18, 15, 10...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Elizabeth came to us with very short notice which says a lot about her commitment to service. She has an immense amount of experience which was very relieving during this process of trying to find an overnight home care giver for someone who experiences...
Liane M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 5+ years of babysitting experience. I am a 2020 University of DE grad with a major in Early Childhood Education. Throughout my classes I had placements in infant, toddler, pre-k, & 1st grade classrooms. I had a full year placement in a 1st grade classroom with children of severe disabilities. This year I have had...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alexa has been amazing with our boys. They look forward to days she will be here. Always punctual and happy to help our very adventurous 3 year old. Truly makes our home a brighter place when she is here! Would recommend and would absolutely rehire."
Lauren C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Terrie from West Chester. I have years of experiences with kids since I was 16. I'm available to help you with your child care needs.
I love doing arts and crafts and being outdoors with them.
My schedule is flexible, reliable, non smoker , dependable, trustworthy, honest and have transportation. Please...
Terrie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Terri is a very caring person. Very sensitive to her clients. When Terri was with my mom I know my mom was well taken care of. I would strongly recommend her."
Gwen K.
Bailee L.
Garnet Valley, PA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Bailee , I currently am a branch manager at Enteprise Rent-A-Car looking for some part time business. I am very outgoing, fun and have worked with kids for years! I enjoy traveling, going to the beach, hanging out with friends. I have 2 nieces and nephews 6 months, and 18 months, so I have a ton of experience!...
Bailee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Bailee was a pleasure to meet! She was on time and quick response for messages. She babysat and played with my 4.5 yr old son, and he later was asking me when she will be back to play with him. We will definitely be asking Bailee to help us on date nights!"
Chrisna G.
Bea C.
West Chester, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , my name is Bea , I'm 52 years old , I live in West Chester Pa and I have 15 years of experience working as a nanny with children different age from newborns up to teenagers I choose a nanny career as my full time profession and I truly enjoy it . My service also offers a full assistance with running household for busy...
Bea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Bea is just great. She is responsible, punctual, caring and the kids adore her. "
Jenny P.
Stephanie P.
Wilmington, DE
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a local mom to 3 children, my home is smoke free & pet free, I am CPR certified, I have references and a background check completed in marsh 2024. I'm available to care for own family in my home or in someone else's home . Before starting my own family 10 years ago I was a professional nanny and since starting my own family...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hello,
I have three children & I do have a Nanny. My Nanny gave me some vacation days for me to remember & that I needed to get other childcare to cover those vacation days.
I had forgotten about it, so I was stuck. I decided to contact Care.com for assistance...
Queen H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!, I'm Kiera, a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for working with children from newborns to 16 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing safety in every aspect of my care. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, providing personalized care and developing...
Kiera can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiera has been an excellent support for our family, especially when caring for our special needs child. Her patience and kindness shine through in everything she does, and she always seems to instinctively know how to provide the extra attention our child needs....
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an abundance of child care experience, starting from an early age (I have 14 nieces and nephews!). I am currently a middle school Reading Specialist, and have been working as a teacher for 25 plus years. I enjoy working with children and their families so much that I have been consistently employed part-time as a...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We highly recommend Lisa! She was great with my 3 children. They loved her for her balance of fun and discipline! She was flexible and very dependable. If our current life circumstances were different she'd still be with us!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic hair stylist looking for a change of pace. Ever since I was little I've been taking care of children. Anywhere from taking care of my cousins to the neighbors kids I've always found myself surrounded by children. Recently, I've been working full time as a hair stylist in hopes of getting my license...
Wiltricia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Wiltricia was an amazing caregiver for my 3 children. I hired her so I could get some household stuff done inside the house as well as run local errands. Upon arrival, she wasted no time getting the children organized and ready to go outside to play. While I was in...
Kristin C.
5.0
(1)
I've been changing diapers since I was 6 years old! I am the oldest of four kids, therefore I have acquired a lot of experience when it comes to children.... as well as patience! I am able to cook, clean, do laundry, and help with homework. I have babysat both boys and girls ranging from infants to preteens. I believe a good...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla has been watching my children since I had my first in October 2021. She came highly recommended through a friend of mine. She is extremely intuitive, attentive and a natural with kids of all ages. Whether it’s rocking my newborn to sleep or playing for hours...
Care member
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lauren, and I am 31 years old. I have a degree from University of Delaware in human services and family development obtained in 2015. I was an education director for the boys and girls clubs of Delaware and then I transitioned to a position as a behavior interventionist for middle school children that had dealt with...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"My two daughters (ages 4 & 7) absolutely love Lauren. She does lots of fun things with the children. She follows the house rules and is extremely helpful with dinner and putting the girls to bed. We have two dogs so she is pet friendly! I would highly recommend...
Jenn C.
Grace S.
Newtown Square, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace:) I started in childcare at church Sunday school when I was about 15. I love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids 3 months to 8 years old. I love to talk with them, draw with them, make scavenger hunts, set up obstacle courses, build pillow forts, play board games, have picnics...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Grace was awesome! My son loves her :)"
Hannah B.
5.0
(1)
I have been surrounded by children my whole life and love working with them! I am an Early Education major and hold a teachers assistant position at a nursery school.
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla has helped me with my now 3-year-old and 1-year-old in NYC and NJ since my oldest was a baby.
What I really enjoyed about Kayla was her following my parenting style. I never saw her disrespect that. And I never saw her use her personal phone, either.
Kayla...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Evi. I am a mother of 3 adult kids and a grandmother of 3 healthy loving grandchildren. I was born and raised in Athens, Greece. I moved to Colorado a year ago to help my son and daughter in law to raise their first daughter. I live in South West Denver and I have my own car.
If you are still looking for a responsible...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
I am a positive, fun and reliant nanny with a variety of experience! I have years of experience working as a camp counselor with children ages 4-13, where we provide the children with activities ranging from crafts to sports. I have worked full-time as a teaching assistant at the Italian Home for Children School in Jamaica...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornton, PA
Amanda W.
5.0
Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!
- Nianda R.
Ani G.
5.0
Ani has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She helped us with driving my son to activities. She is very prompt, on time, she is a careful driver, and is always dependable.
My son loves her and we would love to take Ani's help for more support needs as they arise
- Aparna M.
Maria Gabriela M.
5.0
Gabi is a natural with kids! Our 2 year old adores her and we immediately knew he was in good hands with Gabi. She goes above and beyond to not only entertain and play with our son, but also takes the initiative to clean up his toys and plate while he's napping. I can't recommend Gabi enough and...
- Kathleen M.
Kasey F.
5.0
Kasey is actually a volunteer of The Lehman Center in York, part of Children's Aid Society. Kasey has been a childcare volunteer working with staff and the children who are in the center's crisis nursery and those children who are in a childcare group while their parents attend a parent support...
- Shari G.
Elizabeth L.
5.0
Elizabeth came to us with very short notice which says a lot about her commitment to service. She has an immense amount of experience which was very relieving during this process of trying to find an overnight home care giver for someone who experiences "sundowning".
She is very valuable. We really...
- Liane M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thornton, PA:
How can I find a Thornton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thornton, 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 Thornton, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 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.