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201 child care providers are listed in State College, PA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in State College, PA

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Allison H.


State College, PA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture And Inspire

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Allie, your go-to nanny. With a big smile and a heart full of love for little ones, I'm here to make sure your kids have a safe, happy, and fun time while you're away. Let's embark on a journey of adventure, laughter, and learning together! :)
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allie was great! She handled our 9-week-old daughter and 3-year-old son while my husband and I attended a wedding. She got them in bed on time and my son said he liked her a lot! We'd book her again. "

Maria R.

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Alisha H.


State College, PA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I have 4 years of childcare experience, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 3 children of all ages. My skills include cooking, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and swimming supervision. I'm patient, calm,...
Alisha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alisha was great with our two boys. With two under two, it can be hard to find a sitter but Alisha was a hit and was able to handle both with such ease."

Liz S.

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Kaylie W.


State College, PA

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kaylie W, I am a Penn State graduate with a degree in Geography. I love spending time with and taking care of kids and have babysat or nannied for many different children, including babies, those with special needs, and my own younger sister. In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family,...
5.0
"Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and they were both asleep when we got home. She was very quick to respond when I texted her and both our cat and dog...

Alicia T.

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Elizabeth F.


State College, PA

$20-23/hr8 yrs exp

Elizabeth (Bess)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a current college student looking for babysitting or part-time nannying jobs. I have a great background in many years of experience in babysitting/nannying. I am the second oldest in a family with four children and I love kids. I am reliable, trustworthy, creative, kind, compassionate, responsible, and fun!
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Bess is a FANTASTIC babysitter! My 3 yr old and 1 yr old boys adore her. She is great with engaging the kids in play, meeting all of their needs and has no trouble managing both at the same time for meals, bath, bedtime, etc. She is always punctual and reliable,...

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Lily K.


State College, PA

$20-26/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! \nMy name is Lily and I am a senior at Penn State University, graduating in Spring 2024. I am majoring in marketing and hoping to find part time work while at school. I have been babysitting on and off my entire life. I am 1 of 4 children in my family and I grew up taking care of my siblings and cousins. I have been working...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Samantha W.


State College, PA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Endless Energy And Effective Educator

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I can help with most anything you need, from tiring out your little ones with playtime or finishing your laundry for you! I can also help with homework, grocery shopping, or taking care of pets. With my years of experience, you can trust me to provide a fun sitting experience and plenty of assistance in other areas.
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Sam is amazing with children. She’s the only person I trust to watch my kid and would have no problem having her watch him overnight. He also loves her dearly because she’s great with kids. When I don’t have anything planned for them to do she will always come up...

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Ana F.


State College, PA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ana and I'm an 21-year-old nutrition student at Penn State. I have had 2 years experience as a nanny with children ranging from 8 months to 12 years old. I've also have 2 years experience at a summer camp with kids ranging from 3-9 and 3 years as a Learn To Skate USA coach working with kids primarily around the ages...
Ana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ana took care of our two children through their evening routines while we went out on our date night. First of all, the children loved Ana. So much so that our three-year-old woke up the following morning and called out for Ana instead of mommy! Ana was...

Lilli F.

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Lisbeth M.


State College, PA

$15-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter CPR And First Aid Certificate.

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm an industrial designer and art teacher who has been working with children for 7 years providing childcare and tutoring, art and crafts are some of the activities that I do, plus teaching them Spanish. Infants, toddlers, teenagers, are the ages that I've been working with this whole time. Driving them around is one of the...
Lisbeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisbeth, took great care of our one year old for about 6 months. She always had amazing educational actives and adventures planned each day. Our daughter was always very excited when she showed up knowing they were going someplace fun. In addition, she was...

Brendan M.

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Emily Z.


State College, PA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Im a lead toddler teacher and I have experience with ages infant- 10 yrs old. My qualifications include: ECE education, CPR/ first aid certification, BBBS volunteer experience, 2+ years working in a daycare setting, and plenty of babysitting experience.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emily is a very kind and helpful person and anyone would be lucky to know her."

Melissa P.

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Zaharah Z.


State College, PA

$20-27/hr6 yrs exp

Creative, Engaging, And Reliable Babysitter In State College Area

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Zaharah! I am a warm and nurturing PhD student who has always enjoyed supporting kids and families. I am pursuing my PhD in Child Clinical Psychology at Penn State. In addition to school, I've enjoyed babysitting in my spare time. For over 5 years, I have tutored and cared for kids ages 5+ as a 1:1 school tutor,...
Zaharah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Was good to work with and pleasant. Asked many questions to make sure she would take good care and though we unknowingly gave a messy meal, we noticed no mess on the little one or in the kitchen after eating."

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Janet K.


State College, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Family Caregiver

I have years of experience raising my own children both of whom have begun their lives beyond college. Once my children entered elementary school I began work as a preschool teacher's assistant. For eight years I taught children ages one through five. My goal has always been to provide a safe and nurturing environment while...
Janet can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Janet was our nanny for four years until we moved out of town. We were extremely lucky to have her help in raising our child. When she was caring for him, we felt completely reassured and knew he was in good hands. He thrived under her care. She was his best...

Jess S.

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Grace M.


State College, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Grace. I am a 3rd-year student at Penn State University, studying BioBehavioral Health with minors in Global Health Diversity & Inclusion, Biology, and Human Development Family Studies. I have experience working as a behavior technician and caregiver, which has provided me with valuable skills in child care and...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Grace was absolutely excellent with our twins. She was dedicated to their needs, interacted well with them and was kind and gentle. In addition, Grace was punctual and reliable. "

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Morgan S.


State College, PA

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Music Education and Theater. I have experience as a primary preschool/infant teacher and have babysat children of all ages, including children with special needs. I have all of my clearances up to date, and would love to share my love of music with your...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Morgan took excellent care of our 2 year-old son and 7 mo. old daughter. The kids were always happy and calm after a day with her, and my husband and I really appreciated coming home to a house where all the toys were already put away! Morgan was also easy to...

Rebekah G.

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Lori B.


State College, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Current Certified Teacher (20+ Years) With All Clearances

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Lori, from the State College area. I have lived here for about 30 years and I have 3 grown children. I love the fun that comes with exploration and I love doing little projects with kiddos. I am currently a School Spanish teacher (28 years!) I love being a teacher and I am looking to earn some extra money for a rainy...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Lori was wonderful. She responded right away and accommodated a last minute request to watch our daughter. She was very gentle, nice, and warm; you can tell she both has a lot of experience with children and love being around them. I would definitely recommend...

Carolyn D.

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Essence F.


State College, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi there! I am a 25-year-old living in state college. I currently live in the toftrees area. I have babysat multiple children on different occasions. It has been a very positive experience. I am a strong believer in it "taking a village to raise a child" and would love to be a part of the child care community. I have baby sat...
Essence can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Essence was a great help in packing up my apartment for an upcoming move. She was responsive in messaging and charged very reasonably. I would definitely recommend her for housekeeping assistance."

Megan M.

Child care centers in State College, PA

CHILDSPACE LLC

CHILDSPACE LLC

611 E PROSPECT AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA

5.0

(2)

If you are looking for a home-away-from-home for your child, we would love to have you join the Childspace family.​ We have full time 8:00 - 5:00 and part time openings for children ages 3 - 5.
5.0
"More than warm and welcoming . We were looking for child care for our twin boys. Shannon, Jasmine, and Emily are the child educators. They were excellent. They cared and supported our sons and provided and excellent learning environment and cultivated all sorts...

Justin D.


Our Children's Center Montessori School

Our Children's Center Montessori School

411 South Burrowes Street, State College, PA

OCC offers Toddler, Preschool, and Kindergarten programs based on the Montessori Philosophy and Method of teaching young children, which encourages individual, whole-child development. Using this approach, we strive to achieve a balance in each child s physical, social, emotional, and academic...

Little Bears Daycare

Little Bears Daycare

2038 Sandy Dr, suite 200, STATE COLLEGE, PA

Starting at $900/mo

4.0

(4)

We are a small family owned childcare center. Small class sizes , Over 20 plus years in childcare. We give them one on one attention.
5.0
"My daughter is pretty well ahead of most kids because of the experience she has had at Little Bears, compared to a different daycare I had used in the past."

Jessica S.


Jcc Nursery School of State College

Jcc Nursery School of State College

620 E. Hamilton, State College, PA

The Jewish Community Center Nursery School has been educating young minds for more than 30 years. JCCNS functions as an independent, non-profit organization and occupies a wing of Congregation Brit Shalom near downtown State College. Children of all cultures and religious backgrounds attend our...

C3 KIDS

C3 KIDS

200 Ellis Place, State College, PA

2.8

(5)

We are the Premier Faith-Based Child Development Center!
5.0
"From what I've seen so far This place is phenomenal A Blessing"

Stephanie T.


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Most recent reviews for child care providers in State College, PA

Allison H.

5.0

Allie was great! She handled our 9-week-old daughter and 3-year-old son while my husband and I attended a wedding. She got them in bed on time and my son said he liked her a lot! We'd book her again.

- Maria R.

Alisha H.

5.0

Alisha was great with our two boys. With two under two, it can be hard to find a sitter but Alisha was a hit and was able to handle both with such ease.

- Liz S.

Kaylie W.

5.0

Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and they were both asleep when we got home. She was very quick to respond when I texted her and both our cat and dog made her their new best friend. I...

- Alicia T.

Elizabeth F.

5.0

Bess is a FANTASTIC babysitter! My 3 yr old and 1 yr old boys adore her. She is great with engaging the kids in play, meeting all of their needs and has no trouble managing both at the same time for meals, bath, bedtime, etc. She is always punctual and reliable, and takes excellent care of our home...

- Care member

Samantha W.

5.0

Samantha was wonderful!!! We traveled from out of state and needed a babysitter to watch our daughter . Samantha drove 50 minutes to watch our daughter and kept her engaged the entire time. She is responsible and a great human! Hire her!!

- Care member

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Ratings for State College, PA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Child Care Providers in State College, PA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 201 listed child care providers.