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2,950 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
Lindsay S.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Babysitter/Elementary Teacher in Search of a Nanny Job and Becoming a Part of Your Family!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lindsay. I am a very nurturing, responsible, and dedicated nanny in search of a nanny/babysitting job. I am highly experienced, have taught elementary school for three years, and love children! I have experience as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, and childcare overseer. I also hold a dual certification in...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
We had recently moved to the area and hired her for some date nights. She took very good care of our 2 year old son. I had never left him alone with anyone so I was really nervous, but she did an excellent job. She was very professional, kind, reliable,...
Frank K.
Emily C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Date Night Or Backup Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a student of physical therapy at Drexel, and have just completed my clinical education at last two at CHOP. I now am focused on studying for boards and eventually applying for physical therapy jobs. I also work for as a nanny for a wonderful family in Society Hill on the weekends. However, I find myself with an abundance of...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her. Would hire again!
Liz C.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
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
Recent review:
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.
Alexsandra C.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Caring And Responsible Babysitter With 10+ Years' Experience
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Alexsandra, but please call me Alli!
I have a degree in Communications and am currently work full time in higher education as professional staff. I have been a nanny or babysitter off and on since I was 15 with a pause the last few years due to covid. I have cared for all ages from infants through age 13 and am...
Alexsandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Alli is like family. My kids love it when they find out that Alli is coming over. She always shows up on time and is ready for a fun filled day/night with my kids. I have a girl, age 4.5 and a boy, age 6 and they never get bored as Alli plays games with them and...
Jenelle S.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Amber! For as long as I could remember, I've had a passion for teaching and caring for children. I've worked in childcare center and as a professional nanny for the past decade. I am fun, loving, and energetic. I have experience in all types of different family dynamics and I cater my style to the families style....
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Amber has been a wonderful caregiver to our 3 year old son for the past 1.5 years. She is punctual, patient, and caring. She works with him to meet his developmental milestones and incorporates therapy techniques that his Early Intervention providers have...
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Carissa C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Recent review:
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
(2)
My name is Alison! I am so excited to have a long summer and am looking to nanny/babysit throughout the summer. I have over 20 years of experience nannying, babysitting, teaching and facilitating youth. I feel comfortable with all ages. I have a great small SUV and am comfortable driving with kids. My schedule is super flexible...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Trustworthy, knowledgable, experienced
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sydney and I'm 25 years old. I have cared for children from the ages of 1-14 years old. I can perform basic duties such as keep children entertained, take them to the park and such outside activities, cooking, change diapers, and prepare them for bed. I am willing to do whatever is needed for the children to...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
If you have the opportunity to hire Sydney, do it! She's really good. Punctual, courteous, and caring. She took the time to interact with my boys, and they really enjoyed her.
Jeremy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie. I am 25 years old and have 5 years of experience babysitting children ages 3 months old to 8 years old. I do have references from previous parents who I have Nannied for in the past. I am open to weekend work only at this time. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. I'd be happy to answer...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Natalie was absolutely a wonderful Nanny to our two children, 7 & 4. She is so very kind, caring and patient. We are so very lucky to have found her. Recently, she found her dream job and took a corporate position, and we still haven't quite had the heart to...
Damian And Julia S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children since I was 18. I've worked at Camp Huntington, a summer camp for people with special needs, in High Falls NY, Camp Oasis in Dobbs Ferry NY, the Lindley G. 4H camp in Branchville, New Jersey and most recently at Preschool summer camp in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. I've worked as an assistant...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I was in town for a wedding and didn't know anyone that could watch my daughter. This was my first time leaving my 1 year old with anyone other than family. Ariana was amazing with her and brought so many great toys to keep my baby entertained. Ariana was so...
Vanessa H.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I love working in childcare because I am a naturally loving, energetic, and silly person who finds it easy to get along with children. I am extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, and loyal; I always make an effort to form a bond with the child and parents that I work with, proven by the fact that almost all of my babysitting...
Arika can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Recent review:
4.0
Daughter liked her but I had asked that some light house keeping be done and came home to popcorn on the floor dishes in the sink things that could’ve been picked up and put away left out. Other than that very friendly and her schedule worked great with mine.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher in Delaware County. I am looking for some part-time work. In the past summers I have taught swimming lessons, worked as a lifeguard and ran a swim and safety summer camp along with on and off babysitting job for a number of families in my community. I love to work with kids of all ages.
Cora can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Cora was great. She was very sweet, and always patient and sweet. Thank you for being dependable and reliable. Wishing you only the best.
Ursula F.
5.0
(1)
I have a long history of caring for children. In middle school, I worked with students as a peer mentor and assisted with their transition into middle school. I currently work at a kindergarten readiness program, which prepares preschool children for kindergarten. Three time out the week, I work with the children and read books...
Shanelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Shanelle watched my children from when they were one to about five years old. She was a true pleasure and really made my life easier balancing work, children, etc. She is interested in working with children, so she always came with fun and creative games or...
Monica S.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Recent review:
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. I am 23 years old and am looking for part-time/ date night babysitting gigs. Just a little about me: I graduated from Drexel University in 2022, and just moved back to Jersey from Philadelphia. I have been babysitting for a few families in Philly that can provide references if you'd like. I am the aunt of...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica has been an incredible caregiver to our 8-month-old son. She has lots of experience with babies and jumps in right away. Even on his cranky days, she has been consistently patient and caring.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a bachelors degree in Psychology from West Chester University. I've worked as a Register Behavior Technician with children ages 2-7 with autism. This fall, I am going back to school to get my Masters in clinical mental health counseling. I have about 6 years of experience in babysitting and have babysat ages from 6...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We LOVE Danielle! So happy we found her on here. She is accommodating, goes with the flow, very reliable, relaxed, and most importantly gives our little girl love. Highly recommend !
Taylor M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently reside in the Philadelphia area as a student. I have experience in childcare, art education, early childhood education as well as tutoring and full time child-sitting. I am looking for a full time position working as a learning guide or nanny for a child of elementary age. Ideally, this position would be long term...
Ryir can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Ryir is great with my 2.5 year old son! My son actually gets excited to be babysat. They have so much fun together and I am at ease knowing that he is in good hands while I work. I highly recommend Ryir.
Robyn W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaleigh and I moved to Philadelphia in 2021. I will be starting medical school in summer 2024 and am available for evening hours and weekends. For the past few years, my day jobs have centered around clinical research (at CHOP and at a local FQHC). I also spent time nannying for a toddler while studying for the...
Kaleigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Kaleigh is great! We have 3 children, all under 6 years old and they loved her! It was the first time using care.com, as well as the first time someone other than family watched our kids. Would 100% recommend! Thanks Kaleigh!
Christopher C.
5.0
(1)
I have been a preschool assistant teacher for about 7 years now. I have babysat for tons of family both from my preschool and outside of preschool, for date nights, and other occasions. During the pandemic I even babysit for a wonderful family of 3 children, sometimes I'd watch all three kids and sometime just the younger two...
Diamari can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Diamari is a very loving, dedicated worker
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Lindsay S.
5.0
We had recently moved to the area and hired her for some date nights. She took very good care of our 2 year old son. I had never left him alone with anyone so I was really nervous, but she did an excellent job. She was very professional, kind, reliable, responsible, and arrived on time. She sent us...
- Frank K.
Emily C.
5.0
Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her. Would hire again!
- Liz C.
Rachel Q.
5.0
She is kind, caring, and passionate about working with young people! She would be fantastic taking care of any child
- Anthony A.
Mzisa P.
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.
Alexsandra C.
5.0
Alli is like family. My kids love it when they find out that Alli is coming over. She always shows up on time and is ready for a fun filled day/night with my kids. I have a girl, age 4.5 and a boy, age 6 and they never get bored as Alli plays games with them and loves Disney movies which is a...
- Jenelle S.
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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 2,950 babysitters in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $17.97 per hour as of April 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,067 reviews of the 2,950 listed babysitters.