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60 babysitters are listed in Tunkhannock, PA
The average posted rate is $10/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Tunkhannock, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Erin! I am 23 and I love everything about caring for children of any age.
My experience working with young ones first started, doing Mother programs with my mother and the County Children's Library. This started my passion for childcare! Despite my alternative appearance, I'm still dedicated to doing the best job...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Erin did a wonderful job with my boys and was great about communication! I would definitely hire her again. she was very flexible too. So glad she was available to care for my boys for this date night!"
Amy W.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sadie and I am currently about to be a senior attending Penn State University studying education and public policy. The past three years my major was early childhood education. I have experience babysitting as well as working in a daycare center all with ages ranging from infant - 12 years old. I love kids and am very...
Sadie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Cassidy F.
Factoryville, PA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Cassidy!
I'm 19 years old and a sophomore in college.
I have been babysitting for about 6 years now. I have two younger siblings ages 7 & 10 that I have watched since they were infants.
I have previously worked at a daycare/preschool and have experience with infants to ages 6. I love hanging out with kids and doing...
Cassidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Cassidy watched our baby all summer; she was about 3 months at the start and around 6 months when Cassidy had to leave us to go back to school. We miss her already! Cassidy was amazing with our little one. She was patient, loving, attentive. She was a great...
Jessica R.
Brenda V.
Nicholson, PA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter 30 Years And Still Love Caring For Kids!
5.0
(15)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. After graduation I worked in three child care facilities along with personal babysitting on nights and weekends. I worked for a family of 8 children and when they grew up I started with another family at the age of 3 months I raised two amazing girls and during my time there had...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brenda is great with kids. She teaches them, enjoys crafts with them, and loves them like her own."
Wendy H.
Joanna G.
Factoryville, PA
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is JoAnna! I have enjoy working with kids and have worked at daycares since I was a teenager. I love to find excited ways to keep kids engaged and having fun. I don't mind working with pets (I love cats and dogs especially)! I am CPR certified, I have a valid drivers license, and my own car.
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with three wonderful years of experience. My background includes babysitting, and I've always had a passion for working with children. I decided to pursue a career in childcare because I enjoy nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on their lives.
I'm patient, calm,...
Natalie T.
Falls, PA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Natalie! I am currently a full time Nanny over a household of three children. My availability for baby sitting is every Saturday and Monday.
I am a dedicated, CPR-certified nanny with over 10 years of professional babysitting experience. I have cared for special needs children and create a safe and nurturing...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom to a 24-year-old college student, and an 20-year-old college student. I have always been a full time mom. Most recently I have been babysitting for friends and family, and have decided I really do enjoy helping others with the task of taking care of children. I was a substitute teacher in the Abington Heights School...
Penny can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"It is with great pleasure I recommend Penny as a caregiver and teacher. Penny assisted my 5 year old son with virtual school. She was able to keep him engaged in the ever-changing curriculum; as well as, create her own academic material based on key area...
Heather T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive, reliable, and patient person who loves caring for children! With me, your children will receive appropriate care while having fun at the same time! I am just trying to make money while doing the thing I love, and I am also willing to do any extra tasks if needed. I come from a big family, so I have loved helping...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"The kids loved Hailey! She babysat all summer when we needed her. Very reliable and kept our active children happy!"
Katie J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria and I am 24 years old. My interests include shopping, sign language, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with my family. In school, I completed two years of hands on training for children education. We were allowed to teach lessons and partner with the children to complete a series of various...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tori held multiple classes for our church youth group watching between 10-15 kids at a time ranging in age between 5-12. Responsible for games, activities and overall care of the kids."
Tim W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Linda. I have 20 years experience caring for infants and young children. I have helped several physicians from Geisinger Hospital and families from Our Lady Of Peace School and Clarks Summit Elementary . I love working with children doing nursery rhymes, colors , shapes, letters , reading and playing with...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Linda has watched my son (turning 4) for over 2 years now and she is wonderful. Every day she has story, school, and/or music time with the children and it shows as he has learned so much. Linda does crafts with the kids for the holidays which he proudly displays...
Julie N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Priscilla, I am 25 years old and a graduate of Clarks Summit University. I was an Early Childhood Education major, and am looking for summer employment during the month of August. I have spent many years working with children including volunteering at daycares, prior babysitting/nannying jobs, missions trips,...
Priscilla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Priscilla is an incredibly kind, caring, and dependable sitter. She watched my two children 4 days a week after school this past year and they absolutely love her and still say they miss her. She plays with them and helps with homework and even sometimes prepares...
Jackie C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have 4 years of experience as an elementary school teacher. I enjoy looking after babies and toddlers but am also active and enjoy elementary age kids. I would be happy to help with cleaning, chores, organization, purging, redesigning, etc as needed. I don't mind last minute or...
Sarah Joy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was great with my 3 kids. She had a lot to manage between helping my two older kids with online school while also watching our 1 year old, but she was always calm and organized. The kids appreciated her playfulness and she showed a genuine interest in them....
Alison P.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Amanda and I am a Mother of 3. I have 14 year daughter, 10-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter.
Previously, I worked as a Massage Therapist, Nanny, and childcare worker.
All jobs that have regular requirements which include CPR certification, criminal background checks, child abuse cert., etc.
Feel free to...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda is an incredible babysitter that I was able to depend on and feel safe while I was at work. I have 3 boys and a girl and they don't always get along, but Amanda was able to engage them and help them get along. Amanda kept the environment in order and the...
Anthony L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ashlyn, and I'm a patient and enthusiastic sitter/nanny! I have 6 years of experience caring for children between the ages of 4 months and 12 years old. I also have taken two child development classes (in which we taught one full school year of pre-school), Early Childhood and Developmental Psychology in college, I'm...
Ashlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Ashlyn is that wonderful combination of professional and genuinely friendly. My kids have already asked if she will be coming to play again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience in babysitting, animal care, in health & elderly care even if it is just companionship. I can help with travel & activities supervision, CCA home school program & more within reason, I am flexible & can make compromises. I have been fully vaccinated, have a clean driving record & have my tb tests...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Jackie did a great job taking care of our 18 month old and 7 year old. She's very attentive and loving with the children, did daily activities with them, took them to the park, read them books. My kids both loved spending time with her. We felt at ease that both...
Alfonsina P.
5.0
(2)
With over six years of experience in childcare, I have worked with children under one year up to eighth graders in a camp setting. I have lots of childcare training including social-emotional learning and psychological first aid as well as pursuing a bachelor's degree in Middle-Level Education.
Kayleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Kayleigh is very conscientious and works hard. She watched our pets while we were out of town and daily sent pictures to us!!! Would highly recommend."
Amy S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a full time preschool teacher to a class of wonderful 3-5-year-olds! I love art and creating new things to share with others. I love working with children of all ages and have experience with ages infant-10+. I am also a virtual college student getting my degree in Early Childhood Education. I am always looking to...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I loved working with Emily and my son and myself were so sad to see her go. We were in PA just for 6 weeks, so I hired Emily temporarily. She was great with my 8 month old- Sweet, gentle, patient, and fun-loving - anyone who hires Emily is lucky to have her!!"
Sylvia G.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a former TSS and day care employee with 9 years of experience working with children from infancy to school age. I have all of my PA child abuse clearances and am also CPR certified.
Meagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Meagan is great with my two girls, ages 8 & 10. She is always on time, is willing to accommodate various hours, and is very communicative. The girls love her, and they're always glad when they hear that Meagan will be their babysitter for the evening. She even does...
Bonnie F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Julia and I'm looking forward to getting to know your family! I'm 31years old and grew up in New York. I currently reside in Clarks Summit, PA. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and love any opportunity to be around children. I have my Bachelors Degree in Community Human Services and Childcare...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tunkhannock, PA
Erin M.
5.0
Erin did a wonderful job with my boys and was great about communication! I would definitely hire her again. she was very flexible too. So glad she was available to care for my boys for this date night!
- Amy W.
Cassidy F.
5.0
Cassidy watched our baby all summer; she was about 3 months at the start and around 6 months when Cassidy had to leave us to go back to school. We miss her already! Cassidy was amazing with our little one. She was patient, loving, attentive. She was a great communicator and was always flexible with...
- Jessica R.
Brenda V.
5.0
Brenda is great with kids. She teaches them, enjoys crafts with them, and loves them like her own.
- Wendy H.
Penny M.
5.0
It is with great pleasure I recommend Penny as a caregiver and teacher. Penny assisted my 5 year old son with virtual school. She was able to keep him engaged in the ever-changing curriculum; as well as, create her own academic material based on key area developmental areas. She is responsible and...
- Heather T.
Hailey M.
5.0
The kids loved Hailey! She babysat all summer when we needed her. Very reliable and kept our active children happy!
- Katie J.
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How can I find a Tunkhannock babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Tunkhannock, PA?
The average rate for Tunkhannock, PA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 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 Tunkhannock, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Tunkhannock, 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.