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Maria M.

3 years paid experience
5 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! My name is María and I’m the second oldest of 9 children so childcare is second nature to me. I’ve been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have babysat kids as young as 3 months and as old as 14. My previous experience includes sitting at homes, overnight, and other determined locations. I love being with kids and I appreciate the opportunity to take part in sharing the joy and warmth children spread.

$20–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Grace S.

Maria was amazing! We interviewed her in April 2025, and both my husband and I were very impressed. We had her for a trial day, and our newborn (8 weeks!) loved her. She arrived on time and was incredibly polite and proactive. Maria jumped right in, and while our little one was napping, she helped with cleaning up bottles, washing baby clothes, etc. When baby woke up, Maria read her stories and played with her on the bouncer. We plan to have her spend time with our little one again soon.

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Amirah B.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi! My name is Amirah, and I am a law school graduate in Philadelphia. I love to watch sports, read, and spend time outdoors. I have years of experience babysitting children in my family and have been trusted to care for the children of friends, employers, and professors. I would consider myself energetic and prioritize a hands-on and interactive approach to caring for children. I am up to date on all vaccines and can provide a vehicle to assist in servicing your family. I have flexible availability during the week and open availability on weekends and holidays. I hope I can help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for your children.

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Joe D.

Amirah was awesome! She was able to step in for us last minute when we needed a sitter in a bind, and we could not be happier with her services. Amirah is very professional, and our kids loved her. We can’t wait to have her babysit again for us.

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Dora S.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

Hello I am a mature, reliable, and dependable caregiver.It is an honor to work with children. I have extensive experience working with newborns and babies. I am reliable and follow instructions easily. .I can do overnights and weekend babysitting, as well as weekdays. I am also cpr and first aid certified. I am also happy to do children's laundry. You will find that I am warm, caring and dependable.

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Eileen C.

Dora is by far the best companion that I have found for my mother who suffers from dimentia. Dora is always prompt, intelligent, dependable, and trustworthy. She is constantly doing more than I ask. I would highly recommend Dora as a caregiver/companion for your loved one. I consider her my friend now and appreciate the peace of mind I have when I need a break from my mother.

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Dominique B.

15 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–30/hr

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.

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Mia A.

Dominique was on time, reliable, and did an excellent job watching our two kids (including our very emotional 4-year-old) while we were at a nearby wedding. We would definitely work with her again if ever back in the area!

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Alexis C.

14 years paid experience
5 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi! My name is Alexis, a mother of two with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have experience in daycare settings as well as nannying one on one and babysitting for several families. In addition to my experience, I have clean background clearances and certificates in various aspects such as CPR, fire safety, and first aid. In regards to my availability, I am available on weekdays from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, ocassional weeknights starting at 5 pm (when Dad is home from work to be with our children) and occasional weekends day or evening. That is if you need me to come to you but if you wish to come to me then I am free more hours on weekdays in which we can discuss privately. I love children of all ages and love to interact with them by going to park on nice days, trips to library, color, crafts, music time and much more.. I look forward to hearing from you if you are interested to discuss my qualifications further! Best, Alexis

$20–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Moonyoung H.

Alexis is great! She is punctual, loving, and caring. My daughter loves her too :)

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Meena P.

10 years paid experience
2 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi my name is Meena an i am a certify childcare Provider an i do childcare in my clean smoke free home with no pets an lots of things for kids to use an learn with as they grow an i am taking of Infant an Up an i am very good with babies an have lots of experience with kids too i love kids an will love to babysit for any one an i am available anytime to babysit weekdays an weekends too day or night anytime am always available for babysitting in my home thank you.

$15–20/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Amberly R.

Reliable sitter

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Nya J.

18 years paid experience
5 miles

$30–35/hr

Hi i'm a patient,loving,trust-worthy,reliable nanny who posses great motherly skills.Working in childcare since 2003 I am not only a nanny but also an educator. Having experience with babies, toddlers, mutiple children, and special needs children as well. I truly adore the little ones and seeing an everlasting smile along with safety 1st is what's important.Cpr certified, all clearances,non-smoker/drinker. I am skilled in creating fun,engaging, and educational activities.www.nannytotherescue.com

$30–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Anna L.

Very competent, reliable, friendly. Nya promptly helped me address my urgent childcare need, really saving my day. She clearly is an expert and knows what matters to parents when trusting their kids with a new sitter. Perfect experience from beginning to end. She even took the time post-care to share some very useful activity tips for me and my toddler.

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Evelyn P.

6 years paid experience
5 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! My name is Evelyn and I am a full-time nursing student. I have been babysitting for 6 years now and love it! I am energetic and caring, can help clean, and am comfortable with any age! I love being able to create a loving environment that is safe and fun for any kind of child, whether it is shy and introverted or wild and talkative! I have worked with all ages and personalities in the past, including babysitting in the surrounding area, classroom helper for elementary school, and assistant director for children's theater. Thank you for your consideration!!

$20–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Collin R.

Evelyn is an absolute unit that handles all childcare from tiny tantrums to administering medicine like a champ. She has given my child everything he needs while maintaining calmness and positivity even while my baby rends the day with a blood curdling wail that could raise the dead. My wife and I are less stressed from her assistance 10/10

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Lawren C.

2 years paid experience
15 miles

$22–26/hr

Hi, my name is Lawren. I am naturally a caring person. I like working with children because I enjoy helping others. I have about two years of experience being a professional nanny, but I have grown up taking care of my nieces and nephews when they were young. I have two nieces that I take care of sometimes ages 5 months and 22 months. I have experience with infants and toddlers, but I don’t mind looking after older children as well. I am working towards finishing my CPR & First Aid training this week. I can also provide my 2026 Child Abuse Clearance and Background Check Clearance as well. Please let me know if you have any questions for me, I would be happy to answer! Thank you. Unavailable Dates: May 28 - 30 June 8th - 12th But other than that my availability is listed on my profile.

$22–26/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Yi X.

Lauren is great to work with. She is sincere, communicative, trust worthy, and does the job with her whole heart. She took care my three months old for several months last year and is still actively caring for our now toddler. I greatly appreciate her and highly recommend her.

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Jashira L.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$22–30/hr

Hello! My name is Jashira, I’m 24 years old, and a recent college graduate. I’ve been babysitting for as long as I can remember. Growing up with lots of younger cousins meant I was always the one playing with them, helping with daily routines, and caring for them—sometimes for short periods and sometimes for full days. Over the years, babysitting became second nature to me. I truly love working with children of all ages. Babies and kids are so full of personality, curiosity, and joy, and it’s an honor to be part of their growth—teaching them new things, supporting their routines, and watching them reach new milestones. I provide care for infants, toddlers, children, and preteens, including last-minute or same-day care when needed. I accept jobs in New York and Philadelphia. Because these areas require tolls, have longer commutes, and may require paid parking, I kindly ask that travel and parking expenses be reimbursed when necessary. Wishing great health and blessings to all of you. I look forward to meeting your family and providing the highest level of care for your little ones.