Find experienced babysitters in Elkins Park, PA

Please note: at this time I am only able to commit to short-term or spot sitting jobs, mostly on weekends and in the evenings. I am unavailable for long-term or regularly scheduled sitting. I moved to Philadelphia from NYC in 2021 and never looked back. I live in Point Breeze. I enjoy using the bike share and public transportation to get around. I also do a lot of walking! My background is in musical theatre. Today, I work remotely in accessibility services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. While in college, I worked at a daycare center. I also spent six months as an au pair in Dublin, Ireland. Since moving to NYC in 2010 I have been babysitting steadily for children from 6 months old to 11 years old. I love playing with kids, reading them stories, singing songs, doing arts and crafts, and helping them learn. They never cease to amaze me. Having fun is important, but I am also a firm believer in safety and cleanliness. Communication and flexibility are imperative when taking care of children. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and running. To date, I have run five full marathons, including being part of the American Cancer Society's team for the NYC Marathon. Past shows I was in include Freckleface Strawberry as the Ballet Girl and a national tour of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse; both are children's shows based on books. You may also have seen me as Zuzu the Elf at Macy's Santaland or in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a Despicable Me minion. I am a huge fan of both Frozen films and can sing almost any Disney song upon request. Happy to provide references. Looking forward to meeting you!

Hi, I’m Anastasia! I’m originally from Greece and a proud mother of five wonderful children, ages 14 to 21. I hold both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Biology, and I spent 13 years teaching Biology in Greece. I also served as a volunteer Co-Director at a children’s summer camp for 10 years, where I gained extensive experience in child supervision, safety, and youth development. In addition, I have over two years of hands-on experience working with children here, and I have strong references available upon request. I truly enjoy caring for children and supporting their growth in a warm, structured, and positive environment. I would be delighted to care for your children and to offer a safe, nurturing, and engaging atmosphere for them. For any additional information, please feel free to contact me at any time. Best regards, Anastasia

Hi my name is Vuyo and I am currently working part-time ( Mon,Tues, & Thurs) taking care of a now 8 month old. I have almost three years of Childcare experience with a focus on infants - toddlers. I have experience assisting with sleep and potty training and would love to share more should we connect!

Hey everyone. I have a ton of experience love animals and children of all ages I do prefer to begin with younger children(infants, preschoolers and s hool aged children) it's fun however, with my patience, humor and common sense I can handle anything. So ready to take care of your children I took some time off due to a position ending and now I want to return. I miss my daily routine, reading, being outdoors, learning activities, going for walks, tummy time (if infant), games, puzzles and interactive play. I love to laugh have fun and mix it up with learning activities. I am reliable, have a clean background on file and cpr first aid certified, tdap, flu and I'm vacinated for covid. Please reach out if this interests you. Thanks for reading! Also, I have a reliable car..

Hi my name is Dominique. I am a graduate of Penn's Graduate School of Education, with a Master's degree in Early Elementary Education. I currently am I teacher in the Philadelphia area so my availability is limited. Please reference my calendar. I have all my clearances. I have been CPR trained. I worked in my mother's daycare for five years. I have worked as an instructor at a summer program and have lots of teaching, so I am comfortable with larger groups of children and I am able to connect with each individual child. I am comfortable and experienced working with children of all ages but my preference is to work with children 13 and under.

Hello, my name is Jenn and I'm a 52 year old mom with lots of childcare experience. I'm fun, caring, compassionate, easy going, responsible, and reliable. I absolutely adore children of all ages and have cared for newborns to school age children. I like to teach through playing and help kids reach their age appropriate milestones. I've worked with special needs in the past. And I've helped with speech delays. I know baby, children, and adult CPR although last certified in 2020. I'm extremely clean and always tidying up. I cook very well also! I'd prefer hours around 8am-4pm but I'm absolutely flexible. I'm with a wonderful family I've been with for a little over 2 years. I've been blessed with loving and caring for a 2.5 yr old and 10 month old, but mom has been blessed and leaving work to stay home with kiddos. So with a broken heart I'm available mid March.

Hey there! My name is Judit, and I’m an experienced babysitter with a strong background in caring for children of all ages, especially infants, toddlers, and families with multiple kids (I am one of the oldest of a large family myself!). I’m passionate about creating a safe and fun environment where children feel comfortable and parents feel confident. I’ve spent several years working with families in a variety of settings, from casual date nights to regular weekly care, and I’m always happy to help with routines, playtime, meals, and bedtime. I’m also fluent in Spanish, and I love incorporating language into playtime if that’s something your family is interested in! Reliability, patience, and genuine care are at the heart of everything I do. I’d love the chance to get to know your family and see how I can help! Looking for families located in Philadelphia. Thank you!

Hello, I am Karima H. Firdaous, I live in Clifton Heights, PA. I am a child-care with 22 years of experience, and I had been working for Step-by-Step daycare for 9 years. In general, I provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children`s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.

I have been a caretaker all of my life. I’ve cared for my mother since the age of 6, when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and have aided her through disease progression, physical therapy, and chemotherapy. At the age of 10, I began babysitting for neighbors and friends, and established a rotating clientele of 15 children between the ages of 0-6. During this time, I also helped care for my 6 younger cousins and younger siblings of friends. At the age of 13, I began nannying for a family I’d previously babysat for. I took care of the children through their morning and after-school routines, extracurricular schedules, homework assignments, weekend trips, at the parents’ social events, and on days when the parents worked from home. Although I lived in the same neighborhood as this family, I often served as a live-in nanny due to the family’s needs. I stayed with this family until I left for college in 2017 at the age of 18. During this time, I also volunteered at a nursing home, aided pre-k, kindergarten, and 1st graders at a summer camp, worked with adolescents competing in summer and winter special olympics, and maintained my babysitting rotation. I went on to graduate college with a degree in Cognitive Philosophy, a minor, and 2 certificates in 2020. I then went off to law school, having graduated in May of 2024. During this time, I continued to care after my mother, younger cousins, and nephews, and worked countless legal and service industries jobs to support myself through schooling. Since graduating law school, I have spent the past 1.5 years simultaneously working as a law clerk at a family law firm - where I advocate for children in contentious custody battles, guardianship matters, and domestic violence situations - and studying for the bar exam. Unfortunately, I have not passed the bar exam yet, and am left feeling burnt out from academia and the legal realm. I’m looking to resume nannying duties for the foreseeable future to establish some work-life balance, tap back into direct care instead of fighting judges and opposing counsel at every step of the way, and to recharge. I do not intend on retaking the bar exam any time soon, so I have open availability to work part-time or full-time, up to 45 hours per week. In addition to childcare duties, I’m happy to contribute as a housekeeper, organizer, personal assistant, tutor, and pet caretaker. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my experience and passion to your family!

I genuinely enjoy being around kids and creating a calm, safe, and fun environment for them. I like being someone parents can trust and someone kids feel comfortable with. I’m patient, attentive, and I enjoy helping kids feel heard, supported, and cared for while their parents are away. I’ve cared for children in everyday settings, including watching younger kids, helping with meals, keeping them entertained, and making sure routines are followed. I currently work part-time in customer service, which has helped me develop strong responsibility, communication skills, and the ability to stay calm and dependable in busy or stressful situations.I’m reliable, patient, and good at following instructions. I’m comfortable helping with light housekeeping related to children, meal prep, bedtime routines, and keeping kids engaged with age-appropriate activities. I’m responsible, attentive to safety, and always focused on making sure children feel comfortable and cared for.