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60 babysitters are listed in University Park, PA
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in University Park, PA
Abigail C.
State College, PA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Looking For Part Time Or Occasional Babysitting Work In The State College Area
I have 4 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience summer nannying. I just graduated from Penn State with a B. S. in Civil Engineering and will be living and working in State College until my full-time job begins in late May.
I have a part-time job waitressing at a restaurant downtown, but I have the...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hey! Im Carolyn I recently graduated from Penn State with a major in Biobehavioral health and a minor in health development and family studies. I also plan on going to grad school next fall for cardiovascular perfusion. I use to work as a nursing assistant in the ER where I got my CPR certification. My lease ends in August, but...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Caring for children has always been one of the biggest goals I have had in my life. I have been educated in the development of humans and more specifically children which makes me a great caregiver. I also have worked in several child care centers, volunteered in a couple centers, as well as currently working at a foster care...
Qadriyyah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Carly W.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Previous experience in child development center setting - primarily worked with ages 1-2 years but spent a lot of time in a preschool classroom working with typically developing children and children with special needs. Additionally, spent time working in infant room with 0-1 population and also 2-4-year-old classrooms as well.
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi I'm Carly! I have 3 years of experience with children as young as 1 to as old as 10. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I strive to help the kids and parents as much as possible when sitting. I am currently a student at PSU.
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Alexis B.
State College, PA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
With years of experience babysitting since I was 13, I've developed a strong reputation for being reliable, patient, and creative in caring for children. I'm eager to find opportunities to earn extra income, and I believe my skills make me a great fit for your family. I am confident in my ability to create a safe, supervised,...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
My name is Lauren, I'm originally from Michigan and I am currently here pursuing my doctorate in school psychology. I am 25, in my 3rd year of the program and have been working work kids in carious capacities for over 10 years. I started as a babysitter for local families until I could drive and worked as a nanny full-time over...
I am a senior nursing major at Penn State University. I am CPR certified, and have over 200 hours of clinical experience in hospitals. My goal is to be a pediatric or labor and delivery nurse! I have 6 years of experience babysitting, and my part time job in high school was working at a youth organization after care with 70+...
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kasey M.
State College, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello families! I am a senior at Penn State, studying nursing, and I would like to be a neonatal, pediatric, or labor and delivery nurse after graduation. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children and infants, and I love to spend time and have fun with kids. I can cook and bake, and I am good with crafts and love...
Kasey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have around 4 years of off and on experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking, and more. I want to make the experience easy and fun for everyone!
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
I've been babysitting families for the past three years, while also working at a childcare facility in Maryland from March 2020 until summer of 2022. This past summer I was working as a co-teacher at a preschool in Sparks, MD. My class was considered the "young 2's" but I would also frequently be in the infant room! During my...
Josephine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Alexandra S.
State College, PA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi,
I'm a college student currently doing a semester online.
I have a very flexible schedule and can even help with childcare and tutoring.
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hi families!! My name is Abby, I live in Philly, and I'm looking for a full time nannying gig (also open to night/weekend availability for date nights, weekend get-aways, etc). I have loads of experience working with kids - I taught 5th-8th graders for two years right out of college, I've spent 4 summers working at an over-night...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Hello! :) My name is Maya and I am the Assistant Director for The Quell Foundation, a mental health non profit! I recently moved into the Denver area and am looking for a part-time care-sitting job :) I have extended experience around child care, cooking, and helping clear around the house. During my high school and college...
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I have babysat since the age of 13 for various families and have a plethora of experience. I have watched infants, toddlers, pre-teens and teens - essentially every age group - and have played various roles such as playing with children, driving them to activities, to helping them after school with their homework and preparing...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! Thanks for considering me for your caregiving position, I hope you and your kids have an exceptional experience with me. I am a recent college graduate with a year of professional experience taking care of children under my belt. I love to hike, swim and make art/crafts!
Currently I am driving a yellow two door chevy...
Maeve can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have 10 years of experience watching kids from ages 3-12. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently attending Penn State to get my PhD in communication sciences and disorders. I already have received my bachelor's degree and masters degree from Penn State. I am a certified speech language pathologist and currently still practicing. I am looking to pick up some extra hours babysitting on the side of being a...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Cecilia! I am 25 and was born in and raised in the State College area. I have been babysitting since the age of 14. I have lots of experience babysitting children of all different ages and backgrounds. I would love to get to know your family and see if I would be a good fit!
Cecilia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
A recent transplant to State College, I have been babysitting and nannying for most of my adult life - I babysat all through my undergraduate degree, my Master's, and my PhD.
Now that I'm a junior faculty member at PSU, I'm looking to pick up some extra date night hours to help pay off my student loans.
I have lots of...
Anne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in University Park, PA:
How can I find a University Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in University Park, 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 22 babysitters in University Park, 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 University Park, PA?
The average rate for University Park, PA babysitters on Care.com is $13.82 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 University Park, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in University Park, 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.