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35 infants child care are listed in University Park, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 4 years
Infants child care in University Park, PA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Pittsburgh, PA and recently graduated from Penn State. Working with children is one of my greatest passions! I have been working as a babysitter for family and friends since I was 14 and I have been working as a part/ full-time nanny for several families in the Pittsburgh/ State College areas since I was 18. I have...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Margaret is such a catch! We hired her to watch our two sons during the Fall semester because we were concerned about sending our littlest one back to a busy childcare center during the pandemic. Margaret would come in the afternoons do give us a dedicated chunk of...
Sierra K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!! My name is Karli and I am attending Penn State University as an incoming freshman. I am looking for a babysitting job this summer, as I will have my car on campus. I have worked with children of all ages at my previous job (Goldfish Swim School). I also have babysat for the past 4 years, including babysitting...
Karli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mia M.
University Park, PA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children.
My 5 years of experience, companied with my competitive figure skating and coaching experience, have instilled in me a love for teaching and positively impacting young lives. My patience, creativity, and friendly nature create a nurturing...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I've been helping take care of kids since I was younger. I have 5 sisters, 4 of them younger than me. My youngest sister is 8 years old, and I have a little cousin who is still an infant, and I have had the pleasure of helping babysit and take care of both of them. I've always loved kids and am looking to make some money on a...
Taylor V.
State College, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of babysitting and summer nannying experience. I have provided care for infants to pre-teens and am also able to provide companionship to teenagers and young adults that may require extra help.
Alongside sitting, I am available to help with tutoring in math and science from early elementary up to Calculus I/AP...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We just had Taylor babysit our 5 & 8 year old boys, and the kids loved her! We also have a dog that can be a pain and it didn't phase her one bit. We will definitely be hiring Taylor again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
Morgan S.
State College, PA
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Emily is a very kind and helpful person and anyone would be lucky to know her."
Melissa P.
Carly D.
State College, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Carly. I am incredibly passionate about working with children, and I'd love to bring that passion into your home. I have all of my clearances up to date, completely clean, and available upon request. I am the oldest of 3, my sister has autism, and I have spent most of my life helping take care of her.
I have...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Carly has practically helped to raise my special needs child. She's warm and caring, and my daughter loves her! I highly recommend her for childcare!!"
Cathy D.
Lauren H.
Boalsburg, PA
$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and fun caretaker who has over 7 years of experience caring for infants through middle schoolers. I have experience working as an occasional babysitter, part time nanny, and at a day care with infants. I am energetic and love helping kiddos explore the world around them through playing outside, reading...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has been an incredible asset for our family. She is helpful, kind, punctual, great with our children, and detail oriented. I would recommend her to anybody that's looking for a full-time nanny."
Regina Z.
Zaharah Z.
State College, PA
$20-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Creative, Engaging, And Reliable Babysitter In State College Area
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Zaharah asked many questions about my daughter’s likes and dislikes before the job to make sure she planned activities my daughter liked. She played games and made slime with my daughter and when my daughter wanted to watch TV, Zaharah made sure that my daughter...
Kelly F.
Lisbeth M.
State College, PA
$15-40/hr • 7 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisbeth is an incredibly talented, kind, creative and educated care taker. She is able to multi task with children of all ages. She is also great with pets. She is a trusted driver of my three children as well. She helps with homework and keeps structure within the...
Dani D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along...
Sarah H.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tasha G.
State College, PA
$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I graduated with a BA in Psychology and minor in Child Development and Family Relations in August 2014. I have Doctoral level credits in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a daycare with infants as young as 5 months to children as old as 6 years. I have interned a mental health...
Tasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a sophomore at Penn State looking for part-time babysitting opportunities this semester!
Availability: Available during some week day mornings, for date nights and some weekend hours.
Location: I live in downtown state college, but am comfortable traveling a reasonable amount.
About me:) I have 6 years of experience...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Nancy Y.
State College, PA
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Enjoy Caring For Infants. I Worked As An Ortodontic Assistant And Also As A Full Time Nanny.
I enjoy caring for infants and toddlers.
I worked 25 yrs as an Orthodontic assistant and also 3 yrs as a full time nanny. I am a Mom of three adult children and a grandmother of 8 grandkids.
Nancy can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in University Park, PA
Margaret F.
5.0
Margaret is such a catch! We hired her to watch our two sons during the Fall semester because we were concerned about sending our littlest one back to a busy childcare center during the pandemic. Margaret would come in the afternoons do give us a dedicated chunk of time to zone in on work after our...
- Sierra K.
Taylor V.
5.0
We just had Taylor babysit our 5 & 8 year old boys, and the kids loved her! We also have a dog that can be a pain and it didn't phase her one bit. We will definitely be hiring Taylor again!
- Care member
Janet K.
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 friend and an excellent mentor. I...
- Jess S.
Morgan S.
5.0
Morgan is amazing! She's been with us for about six months so far, as our son has aged from 4 to 10 months old. She is punctual, communicative, friendly, smart, dependable, and responsible. Our son loves playing with her and always lights up when she arrives. She has done everything we've asked for...
- Michelle H.
Emily Z.
5.0
Emily is a very kind and helpful person and anyone would be lucky to know her.
- Melissa P.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in University Park, PA
How much is child care for an infant near me in University Park, PA?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in University Park, PA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in University Park, PA, is $18.75.
Where can I find infant child care near me in University Park, PA?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in University Park, PA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in University Park, PA?
The infant child care services available near you in University Park, PA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in University Park, PA?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in University Park, PA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in University Park, PA?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in University Park, PA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.