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2,976 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
4.9
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kenializ and I am 26 years old. I currently transferred to wiener university to earn my bachelors degree as an ultrasound technician. I am working hard to pay for the things I need for school as well as provide for my son and I am currently attending school full time at night. I am young but I am very hard...
Kenializ can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kenializ was very calm and positive with my kids. I would highly recommend."
Yaella A.
4.5
(19)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello awesome parents and guardians, my name is Tracy and I am an experienced caregiver who is active, hands-on, energetic, caring, gentle, kind, compassionate, and understanding. I have a flexible schedule, reliable vehicle, and I'm a potty-training master! Not to mention, I tell the funniest jokes and make yummy sandwiches!...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dependable, gentle, and attentive. She is extremely trustworthy, considerate, and reliable. My infant and toddler love her, and only ask for HER! It feels like family when she’s around and it brings all of us a peace of mind. Finding someone like her will be...
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Aleana G.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
**I am only available for date night/occasional sitting**
Hi there!
A little bit about me - I graduated in 2019 with a degree in early childhood education. I student taught in K through 3rd grade classrooms, with the most amount of time spent in first grade. I am a certified newborn care specialist, and I received...
Aleana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Aleana was great! We hired her from out of town while visiting the area for a wedding. My one year old son was happy playing with her when we left and was sound asleep when we got back. Aleana did a great job of keeping him entertained and keeping me updated on...
Kristine S.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 46 families in your neighborhood
So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...
Turquoise can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Professional and very friendly. My daughter likes playing with her. "
Zehao C.
Samantha O.
Philadelphia, PA
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hello, my name is Samantha and I worked at a daycare for 2 years. I have many babysitting jobs before, and have many young cousins that I took care of also.
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Samantha is so sweet and caring. She has been a great help to us in caring for our 3 year old and infant!"
Emily H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The children I babysit always run to me when their parents open the door. After the obvious basics of safety and comfort, I actively provide an enriching experience filled with fun, creativity, and learning for children of all ages. Every family that I have babysat for has had me back at the specific request of their children,...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I am an energetic, bubbly type that works particularly well with young children. I am a full-time graduate student in a physical theatre program. I love cooking, the outdoors, and playing the piano.
I have a total of 7 nieces and nephews and adore hanging out and playing with them. Our favorite activities include...
Aiden can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Aiden is fantastic with children (ours are 1, 3, 9 and 10). She is incredibly attentive and trustworthy."
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Rebecca N.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 26 years old and a 4th year dental student at the University of Pennsylvania. I am looking for babysitting and/or tutoring positions around Center City for children ages 1-14. I am the 2nd eldest of seven children, so I have been in a babysitter roll practically my whole life. My friends would describe me as energetic,...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Becca has a gift with kids! Our two year old immediately adored her and is always so excited to have her as a baby sitter. Becca is a natural with babies and it was so nice to know we could also leave our newborn with her without worrying. She is a truly awesome...
Kerry L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rosemary, and I am a seasoned childcare provider with experience in the nursery and kindergarten classroom as well as a decade of private babysitting for infants through tweens. My childcare practice is informed not only by years of experience but by studying child psychology through my social work masters, which I...
Rosemary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosie is wonderful with our children. They are always happy to see her. She has fed them, put them to bed, and completed amazingly creative art projects with them. We highly recommend her! "
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nicole was timely, professional and very sweet with our kids. She even kept the house tidy. I would highly recommend her!"
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Allison F.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Red Cross Certified babysitter. I have been babysitting family and family friends for about 5 years. I am currently a college student looking to gain some experience and use my skills.
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison is a fantastic babysitter. My 9 year old daughter loves her. She is extremely dependable, engaging, creative, thoughtful and caring. Unfortunately she is student teaching next semester so cannot continue after school care for us."
Deborah P.
Grace K.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace and I am currently a student at Ursinus College. I have been babysitting since the beginning of high school, so about 4 years now. I have babysat for multiple families, varying from 1-4 children. I really love kids and I am living in New Ringgold for the rest of the semester!
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Grace was a pleasure to have in our home nannying for our 2 boys. She was so good with both my boys(a toddler and newborn). The kids loved her and she was great with them, my toddler would look forward to her coming over every morning. She always found ways to keep...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about myself: I have been both a pool lifeguard as well as a swim coach for several country club pools. The ages of the children on the swim teams I coached ranged from 5-18, so I am comfortable caring for and looking after kids of a large age range. I have been a beach lifeguard in Sea Isle City, NJ for the past 10...
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex was just fantastic. We hired him for our 7 year old highly energetic and restless son. Alex is a swimming coach too so he gives very affordable swimming lessons on top of babysitting. He left the place noticeably neater than before he came to babysit. I don't...
Ana S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a sociable and spirited person who is reliable and very covid conscious (willing to wear my mask at work.) I have about one year of experience as a live-in babysitter/nanny to an exuberant 1-year-old boy. I would care for him most nights, feeding him dinner, bathing him, and putting him to bed. I would also do all his...
Ivy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience. Ivy was prompt, and did very well with our children."
Emily H.
Samantha B.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In my spare time, I like to be active, I love being outside. I play field hockey still and have been my whole life. I am looking for a babysitting/nanny job.
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Wonderful babysitter! She kept our kids entertained and stuck to the schedule we laid out. Kids went to bed easily and she cleaned up any mess that was made. Our kids have been asking when she’s coming back so we will definitely be hiring her again "
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Abby S.
Philadelphia, PA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am currently taking a break from clinical work in community mental health to reset & plan next steps for my therapy practice, and I'm looking for childcare work in the meantime. I have over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and families as a childcare professional, arts educator, and child trauma...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Abby to help us with our newborn daughter. She was incredibly caring and kind. Ultimately we needed her in home more than her schedule would allow but we would highly recommend her to our friends and family. "
Jocelyn T.
5.0
(1)
I am a Special Education teacher in Philadelphia. I have a Masters in Special Education- specializing in Autism. Additionally, I am working on a Master's degree in reading. I have several years of experience babysitting children of all ages and needs. Experience with infants as well. I am currently looking for a summer position....
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly L was a pleasure to meet and interview. She is a lovely young woman!"
Kimberly R.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Destenie and I'm 23 years old. I'm very excited about Care.com because babysitting has always been my favorite job/thing to do. I have been babysitting children since the 8th grade. I started by babysitting my siblings, family members children, my neighbors children and then my friends' children. I have babysat...
Destenie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Destenie has been watching our now eight-month-old son since late July (so a little more than three months now). We love her and are so grateful for the wonderful care she provides for our son. She has been terrifically flexible with our variable schedules and has...
Heather H.
3.0
(1)
I am currently pursuing my graduate degree at Temple University after completing my undergrad in Education at West Chester University.
Growing up as the eldest in my household, I've always been surrounded by the laughter and energy of little ones. Beyond family dynamics, I've also accumulated years of hands-on experience in...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
3.0
"I had a phone call scheduled with Emily to talk about a recurring job. This call had already been rescheduled once at Emily’s request. Emily did not answer when I called at the rescheduled time. I know things come up, but after messaging and texting her about this,...
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Kayla L.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla! I am a 23-year-old preschool teacher with 6 years experience working in childcare. I am CPR certified, I have experience with all all age groups in various settings (preschool, nannying, summer camp, daycare, babysitting) and I have 2 years experience working as an inclusion counselor for children with...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is an amazing babysitter! My kids adore her. She is reliable. She has a great personality and is very helpful in the house. I will keep hiring her as long as she lets me."
Alicia B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Kenializ P.
5.0
Kenializ was very calm and positive with my kids. I would highly recommend.
- Yaella A.
Tracy Q.
5.0
Tracy Q is a phenomenon caregiver/babysitter to my 2-year-old son. She's so sweet and gentle with my son and he loves her so very much. Tracy Q is an awesome caregiver because she does her job with so much love and care.
- Care member
Aleana G.
5.0
Aleana is absolutely amazing. She was our full time nanny for 3 years, starting in 2020. We have three kids ranging now from 3- 11 yrs old. Our youngest was only 5 months old when she started. Aleana is incredibly trustworthy, caring , thoughtful, and patient. She leveraged her education...
- Lauren V.
Turquoise L.
5.0
Professional and very friendly. My daughter likes playing with her.
- Zehao C.
Samantha O.
5.0
Samantha is so sweet and caring. She has been a great help to us in caring for our 3 year old and infant!
- Emily H.
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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 2,976 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 $18.01 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 1,034 reviews of the 2,976 listed babysitters.