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Lynda T.


Glen Mills, PA

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Professional, Instinctive Nurturer

4.7

(3)

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I am a positive, dynamic instinctive nurturer with five years of professional nanny service to one family. I cared for two boys and aided in the smooth running of a busy household with two busy working parents. Additionally, I was a substitute teacher for K-12 grades and a long term volunteer with inner city youth. I'm a...
Lynda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lynda is very reliable, understanding, compassionate, warm, caring, inspiring you lady, who I would trust with my life. I don't say things like that lightly either!"

Renee R.

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Jessica T.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jess. I am 25 years old and live in West Chester, PA. I have a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (English 7-12) from West Chester University. I currently work in finance. I began my child care journey as a nanny at the age of 16. I've nannied for three families long term (ranging in ages 10-months to 13 years...
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Karen W.


Malvern, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Not available on Fridays I have four beautiful grandchildren- the oldest is 3. 5 years old and I am blessed to watch two of them a few days a week which I have made into a baby/toddler paradise. I have been a nanny for about 8 years and have worked with several families all of whom I keep in touch with- all have become part of...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Karen was the most amazing caring nanny to my 3 young children. She kept them safe but also made sure they had so much fun together ! She never showed up late or missed a day- so reliable. Very energetic- kids were always on a new adventure with her. But I was...

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Kiera K.


Chester, PA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Kiera: Your Fun And Reliable Babysitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi!, I'm Kiera, a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for working with children from newborns to 16 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing safety in every aspect of my care. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, providing personalized care and developing...
Kiera can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kiera is an amazing babysitter! My husband and I went on a date, and when we came home, the house was spotless, and the kids were sound asleep. She kept them entertained all night and made the evening fun for them. We will definitely be booking her again!"

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Marie T.


Marcus Hook, PA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

The Fun Aunt

Hello! I've been in the childcare field for a long time. I used to nanny for a girl mom of three (ages 1 to 8) during the summer for a few years as well as random babysitting jobs throughout the years. I even have experience with infant-toddler twins! I have an unending love for kids and animals so if you have pets in your home...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maeve is an excellent caretaker. I have two children that they have cared for many times, they both loved Maeve and would rant about how fun and nice they are. "

Breanna P.

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Emma C.


Wilmington, DE

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Gentle, Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Emma! I have been babysitting as long as I can remember, been a nanny for 5 years and nannied with one family for 4! In those 4 years I cared for two infants, and two toddlers growing into school age kids. I love nurturing children's natural tendency to learn through play. Spending time outside is one of my favorite...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Victoria R.


Marcus Hook, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

4.4

(7)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an INFANT CARE SPECIALIST! My name is Vicki. I am a loving, energetic, caring mother of 3 children. I am an active, fun, reliable, compassionate person. I was a stay at home mom for many years and during that time had several children in my care. I home-schooled for the first two years. I am a licensed pediatric...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Victoria came to our home to interview. She did a great job communicating, my daughter grabbed her hand and wanted her to herself while we were trying to interview! Victoria was easy going and my children really seemed to like her right away. She has a professional...

Lisa M.

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Lisa R.


West Chester, PA

$8-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have an abundance of child care experience, starting from an early age (I have 14 nieces and nephews!). I am currently a middle school Reading Specialist, and have been working as a teacher for 25 plus years. I enjoy working with children and their families so much that I have been consistently employed part-time as a...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We highly recommend Lisa! She was great with my 3 children. They loved her for her balance of fun and discipline! She was flexible and very dependable. If our current life circumstances were different she'd still be with us!"

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Emilie B.


Wilmington, DE

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Reliable, Flexible outgoing nanny with 15 plus years of experience in early childhood education with ages ranging from infant care to Pre-K. I' m trained and knowledgeable in both Delaware appropriate practices and early leaning foundation. I have 12 years of experience with family care as a nanny, I'm looking for a long term...
Emilie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emilie is "on it". Always responsible and the kids love her. She also confirms things with me and has been wonderful with both my 10 year old daughter and my 3 year old son. She's wonderful!"

Stacy C.

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Kristin D.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm an experienced nanny and mom, currently looking for a temporary, part time position. I'm available in mid September, and can work until early to mid December. I'm due with my second baby on 12/26 and have a healthy, active pregnancy! I am 37 years old, and have been a nanny for 12 years. I have experience with all...
Kristin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristin is an amazing nanny and worked with my family as a full time nanny for 2.5 years. She is completely trustworthy, dependable, and a loving caregiver who had a great bond with my children. They love her and she was great with keeping them busy with all...

Stephanie S.

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Melissa K.


West Chester, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Energetic And Fun Nanny, Looking For A Job.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am 48 years old. I have been enjoying and working in the childcare business for 20+ years. My background consists of earning a Early Childhood Education Degree and I have also experienced numerous jobs. I have been employed in the daycare business and have also been a nanny for some wonderful families.
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Lisa is wonderful with children. My son loved when she would take care of him. She is extremely dependable"

Dara M.

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Lauren F.


Wilmington, DE

$23-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Lauren, and I am 32 years old. I have a degree from University of Delaware in human services and family development obtained in 2015. I was an education director for the boys and girls clubs of Delaware and then I transitioned to a position as a behavior interventionist for middle school children that had dealt with...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren has been the nanny for our 3 children (ages 10, 8, and 6) for the past few years. Now that our youngest is in kindergarten our needs have changed, but we would highly recommend Lauren to any family looking for a fun, caring and responsible nanny!"

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Genna S.


Chadds Ford, PA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic, Excited & Fun-Loving Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Genna and I am 31 years old. I have been a full-time nanny for the last 4 years and have loved every second of it! Now I am furthering my care-taking career and I am currently enrolled in West Chester University's accelerated Nursing program. I am looking for some part-time work If you're in need of some...
Genna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Genna was with us for a year until I became unemployed and decided to stay home for a bit with the kids. She was fabulous and an wonderful find on care.com. We could not have been more happy. She not only cared for our children as if they were her own, but she...

Anamarie J.

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Marijude M.


West Chester, PA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Marijude! I have been babysitting for about 16 years and now have a 9-month-old myself. Over the years I babysat for my aunt and uncle whenever they needed me. I play in the yard with them or take them to the neighborhood park and pool. During the evening I prepare their dinners and then put them to bed. My aunt...
Marijude can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Interviewed and was a strong candidate. Was exceptionally punctual and on the ball with following up. She could have easily wound up being our nanny."

William S.

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Sophia P.


Kennett Square, PA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/ Flexible Schedule (25yrs)

References upon request! Auntie to 12 nieces and nephews! Experience being a group leader at VBS camps for about 5 years every summer! Little daycare experience watching about 10-15 kids at a time with 1 other employee. Always open to learning new ways to help each kid grow at their own capacity yielding in patience,...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Amanda B.


Aston, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood, Elementary & Special. I have many years of experience working with children from infants to teenagers. When I was younger, I started in childcare by working an after school Cares program, babysitting, and as a hostess for children birthday parties. After graduating college, I began...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda has been with us for 4 wonderful years and as she alluded to, our needs have now changed. This is a sad day for all of us, the kids in particular. I can't say enough positive things about her. She joined us a few years out of college and jumped right in...

Edward S.

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Bailey F.


Wilmington, DE

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello!! My name is Bailey, and I have been a nurse for about 2 years now working with expecting mothers in the hospital and, more recently, children as a school nurse! I am great with kids and have had many years experience taking care of children. I come from a pretty big family (oldest of five), so I am super comfortable...
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bailey was great! I'm already thinking of the next time we will work with her again! From the first message she impressed me with her communication. And she continued to exceed my expectations throughout the job. What I really appreciated was one morning how...

Ben C.

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Amanda A.


Marcus Hook, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Amanda, I'm a very hard energetic worker. I love working with children it's a passion of mine. I love getting children ready and meeting the criteria they need for school. I am a very crafty person and love making arts and crafts with the children, I love teaching children age appropriate activities. I also...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is amazing. She has taught all three of my children through a daycare center as well as in our home. I’ve always been impressed with how well she balanced 3 children at 3 different ages, keeping them both safe and having fun. Amanda is communicative and...

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Anne B.


Garnet Valley, PA

$21-25/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been nannying for 9+ years from newborn to teenagers and families of one all the way up to families of 5! I've nanny for a family of five for majority of my time nannying and have been with them since they were a family of two! I have a ton of experience with homeschooling, teaching how to read and write, along with any...
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Jordan I.


Wilmington, DE

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Patient With Littles

5 years of nanny experience between ages of 5-12. Willing to work with any needs. Can assist with light housekeeping, laundry, pet care, as well meal prep.
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, PA

Lynda T.

5.0

Lynda is very reliable, understanding, compassionate, warm, caring, inspiring you lady, who I would trust with my life. I don't say things like that lightly either!

- Renee R.

Karen W.

5.0

Karen is an absolute Godsend! I think every day how blessed we are to have found such an incredible woman to look after and care for our two children. She is far beyond just childcare, I’ve noticed a huge leap in language, play and learning since my 2-year-old has been with her this past year. She...

- Care member

Kiera K.

5.0

Kiera is an amazing babysitter! My husband and I went on a date, and when we came home, the house was spotless, and the kids were sound asleep. She kept them entertained all night and made the evening fun for them. We will definitely be booking her again!

- Care member

Marie T.

5.0

They work great with everyone; such a joyful experience!

- Kari B.

Victoria R.

5.0

Very reliable and flexible with our crazy schedules. Super easy to work with!

- Ashleigh D.

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