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1,341 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brianna and I am 24 years old. I have over 9 years of experience in babysitting and I have also taken a child development course in which I learned how to help kids learn and play. I am happy to watch kids of any age and have experience with children from 3 months to 13 years old. I have just started medical...
5.0
"Brianna is wonderful!
She made our out of town weekend in Miami work. She is caring, punctual, and fun to be with.
She kept 4 cousins from 3 different families (8,8,5,&4) and everyone was happy. They were fed and asleep both nights when we got home and our...
Mary C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun-loving caregiver who would love nothing more than to care for and treasure your kids the same way you do. I have over 10 years working with children, including caregiving, mentoring, teaching, and entertaining. I have just left a career in an environmental organization where I coordinated an international-award...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Meghan is one of those beautiful people in the world who is always looking to spread kindness. She is amazing and empathetic with children and animals. Her positive attitude and fun personality draw children and animals to her. I always feel confident leaving my...
Danielle P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
With a great background in babysitting for children of all ages coupled with my fun-loving and caring personality I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to any family.
For the past years, I have served as a babysitter to numerous families for which I am happy to provide references including children ages 5 mos...
Jeanne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeanne was amazing!! We were rushed to check into our hotel and get out the door to a wedding and she immediately made friends with our 2.5 year old and took her off our hands. She took both kids to a museum that was a big hit. A week and a half later and the 2.5...
Kelly D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey Everybody!
A little oversight about myself, I started working with children ever since. I was assigned to work with all different age groups every week. I honestly loved it. Now I am 29. I hope to have kids of my own one day. I started working with kids professionally after graduating high school. I graduated HS from...
Britney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Britney was great! She worked for me for almost 4 years now. We recently had to let her go due to my kids being grown and we did not need her anymore. She asked if I could simply write a review on here for her, where as this is where she was hired from. Britney is...
Jamie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time Nanny. I love children, and have four younger brothers, and three younger sisters between the ages of with 7-19 year age gap. I have been babysitting for my siblings, family members, and neighbors since I was 13 years old, and working as a professional nanny for 8 years. I have spent time as an English as a...
Carlie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carlie was the exact thing we needed the past year. We have been doing a nanny share with one of our coworkers and Carlie was perfect! She was super flexible and always reliable. The only reason we are moving on is that we are moving out of the state and starting...
Ashlee M.
5.0
(1)
For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Ulyana.
I am a 2nd year medical student and am currently available for occasional sitting and date-nights. My availability is more flexible the month of June. I have been working with children of all ages for over 8 years. I enjoy fostering an educational and creative environment where children are...
Ulyana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ulyana is the definition of PERFECT. She was my nanny for over three years and still occasionally watches my children who are now 11, 10 and 8. She is the most loving, dependable, reliable person you have ever met. She became part of our family and we continue...
Jennifer P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many different age ranges from infancy to pre-teen. Recently, I spent time caring for a 14-month-old boy whom I simply love, but they moved to Manhattan, and now I'm looking to take care of another family.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish and if parents prefer I can teach children Spanish as it is a great...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Elizabeth is a very warm attentive person and we thought she did an excellent job caring for our baby."
Manda W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs.
I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My son loved her at first glance!!!! She is amazing. I will definitely hire her again.
We had a no show and she showed up in less than 2 hours!
Very dependable and that can be hard to find on this app!"
Paige H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Kamilah and I have 8+ years of experience nannying. I have a bachelors in Public Health. I have three siblings, 2 older (brother and sister) and a younger brother. Some of my interests include reading, cooking/baking, yoga, swimming, hiking, and just about anything that makes you active! I regularly practice yoga...
Kamilah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kamilah was great with my two children and they loved having her play with them. We no longer needed childcare due to the kids going back to school but would use Kamilah again!"
Mickey S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm JillIan! I have worked with kids ranging from 2 weeks to 16 years old. I began babysitting as a mothers helper at age 12 and have been babysitting ever since. I work as a summer camp counselor and work/play with children ages 4-6. I have also nannied for spring break picked the kids up from school. I nannied for two...
Jillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jill cared for my two boys (ages 6 and 9) over the summer and she was fabulous! The kids had a great time with her, going to the pool, playing games, and going on adventures around town. She helped them with summer bridge books and made sure that they did a little...
Laura T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting in college, but spent years prior to that caring for younger siblings and other family members. I was always the older cousin that didn't mind hanging out with the little ones the whole time! Now, I have a full-time job but am looking to continue care for children on a part time basis. I have had wonderful...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Karen did a great job babysitting our 5 year old daughter. Karen is so kind and warm, and kids love her. She was very accommodating as we ran late that evening. I would use Karen again anytime."
Aimee E.
5.0
(3)
CURRENTLY IN A FULL TIME POSITION. Hello! My name is Rachel, I currently live in Haverford! Caring for children has always been my greatest passion. I have worked for many families with many different needs. I have experience with infants, toddlers, elementary/middle grade children, twins, and pets of all kinds. I adore nature...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Our family worked with Rachel >2 years. She is extremely professional, mature, highly reliable and trustworthy. Our kids love Rachel and they still remain great friends. Rachel is an outstanding babysitter and we recommend her without reservation. "
Mindy K.
Carissa C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm More Than Just The Perfect Babysitter For Your Family, I'm Also A Great Friend!
5.0
(1)
I assure that your child(ren) will be well taken care of in my responsible and loving care! I absolutely love kids, and there is so much to enjoy with them when I am babysitting. Communication is very important, and I will go over the individual needs and clear guidelines that you have for a pleasant, outstanding, and...
Carissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Carissa is a wonderful, pleasant, and responsible sitter, my two kids absolutely love her. She is always timely and has something fun planned for the kids while sitting. Highly recommend, she's the perfect sitter that you're looking for!"
Leila M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Rachel, I am an NJ transplant working on my Masters in Social Work at UPenn. I have 8 years of child care experience in a variety of formats- 6 years of camp counseling, 5 of babysitting, and 2 years of teaching high school English. I taught at a therapeutic boarding school serving teens of all manner...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is kind, caring, and passionate about working with young people! She would be fantastic taking care of any child"
Anthony A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of babysitting and three years of teaching experience. I enjoy working with kids and having fun. I am dependable, active, patient, caring, fun, organized, easy to get along with, encourage fresh air and exercise, creative and honest. I am CPR certified. I`m available in the evenings or on weekends. I like being...
Mzisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring and thoughtful person who is trustworthy, kind, and positive. Friendly and positive caregiver who would be an asset for any family! "
Josh P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dawn. I am looking for families/parents that are in need of a babysitter. Full/Part time Evenings/date nights. I'm located in Philadelphia. I can provide the care in my home or babysit in your home.
I am responsible, sweet, caring, & very patient with children. I am an experienced babysitter, I've watched...
Dawn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Suzanne S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Love And Patience For Children.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Suzanne. I am 31, currently living in south Philadelphia. I am a singer songwriter/performer. I have always had a love for children. Child care comes very naturally to me. I have a great imagination and sense of humor, and I am very loving and patient with children. When it comes to entertaining kids,...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best nanny/sitter ever! She worked 2-3 days a week for us for over a year and my very shy, standoffish daughter loved her. They were best buddies after a few weeks and we will miss her terribly! If you hire her, be good to her-- she deserves it!"
Karen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Corrina and I am a young professional with a multitude of childcare experience. I have been a long term sitter for various families, worked in an early childhood center during highschool as part of my curriculum, and have long term nanny experience. In addition, I majored in Theatre and Communication in college,...
Corrina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"It is with great pleasure that we recommend Corrina as a nanny! Corrina was our nanny from 10/2020 through 07/2021. She began taking care of our son when he was 8 months old. She worked full-time. Corrina has proven to be reliable, loving, thoughtful and fun. Our...
Alexandra K.
5.0
(1)
Hi families!
My name is Rachel and I graduated from the University of Amherst with a degree in Linguistics & Psychology. I am currently a teacher at the Celebree School in Fishtown where I work with infants & young toddlers.
I have 2 years experience working aftercare at the Montclair Pre-K and completed a full time internship...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely amazing! We hired her for after school care and our daughter had such an amazing time that she would not let Rachel leave. She played with her, did puzzles, gardening, you name it! "
Jayantika G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Brianna F.
5.0
Bri is the absolute best! Our girls just adored her!
- Ada L.
Meghan H.
5.0
Meghan is one of those beautiful people in the world who is always looking to spread kindness. She is amazing and empathetic with children and animals. Her positive attitude and fun personality draw children and animals to her. I always feel confident leaving my treasures in her care.
- Danielle P.
Jeanne L.
5.0
Jeanne was amazing!! We were rushed to check into our hotel and get out the door to a wedding and she immediately made friends with our 2.5 year old and took her off our hands. She took both kids to a museum that was a big hit. A week and a half later and the 2.5 year old is still asking if we can...
- Kelly D.
Britney S.
5.0
Britney was great! She worked for me for almost 4 years now. We recently had to let her go due to my kids being grown and we did not need her anymore. She asked if I could simply write a review on here for her, where as this is where she was hired from. Britney is a very hard worker. She was my...
- Jamie F.
Carlie B.
5.0
Carlie has been a wonderful addition to our family! We cannot imagine a more perfect person to care for our little boy. Carlie started with my son when he was just 2 months old and I was a nervous new mom returning to work. My son is now a happy, healthy and well behaved little 18 month old...
- Katharine L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Philadelphia, PA:
How can I find a Philadelphia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Philadelphia, 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 1,341 babysitters in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The average rate for Philadelphia, PA babysitters on Care.com is $18.85 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 Philadelphia, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Philadelphia, 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.
Ratings for Philadelphia, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 504 reviews of the 1,341 listed babysitters.