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Francesca R.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Francesca R., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 10 years of paid experience

One-time/ Date nights/ Occasional 2-3 days a week Morning or Late Afternoon/ Evenings My Location: Clifton Heights, PA Hourly: $25-$30 Preferred payment: Cash, Check, Zelle, Venmo 32 years old CPR/AED Certified Your child's favorite babysitter. Enjoy your me time while your children are having a good time and learning with me. Parents appreciate my warm personality and responsibility with to dos and fun. I have 10 years of babysitting experience managing multiple families' schedules at once. My responsibilities include morning school prep, driving to and from school or camps, and date nights. My experience with children also extends to working as a gymnastics coach for the past 5 years. I have taught parent child classes for 1 and 2-year-olds along with group instruction and private lessons for children ages 3-14. Currently, my occupation is self-employed in marketing so I have a flexible schedule to work.

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$25–30/hr

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5.0

Sarah Y.

I would recommend Francesca wholeheartedly. She has watched my two young children a few times and each time they were excited to see her and felt comfortable quickly. She has been very communicative, thorough, and reliable.

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Debbie P.

  • 22 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Debbie P., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 22 years of paid experience

I have 20+ years experience working in Pediatrics. I work full time at PennMedicine and my children are grown. I would love to share my expertise and experience working with infants (including premies and twins), preschool age, school age, teens/tweens, and children with special needs. I have degrees in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I specialize in social/emotional development and helping build coping skills in children. I used babysitters while my children were young. I know how hard it is to find a quality caregiver that you can trust and are spending meaningful time with your children. Dog lover.

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$30–34/hr

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5.0

Sara V.

Debbie is FANTASTIC and the perfect fit for our family! She didn't hesitate to jump right in when meeting the kids to talk and play with them. We immediately trusted her, and our dog loves her as well. She is engaging, charismatic, and great with communication. Thanks Debbie and SitterCity for connecting us!

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Clara M.

  • 9 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Clara M., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 9 years of paid experience

Hello! My name is Clara, and I am a 26 year-old Registered Nurse (RN) in Pediatrics. I received my first BS in Psychology at Haverford College in 2022, and went back to school for an accelerated BS in Nursing at Villanova University in 2023-2024. I am currently working full-time in Pediatrics in the hospital. :) I have nearly 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience in both the private home-care and professional academic sectors, and have been so fortunate to amass an incredible circle of clients that have followed me through many years and much growth. I love this work and I feel incredibly excited and blessed to be able to expand my experience and passion into the healthcare sector. I am still working regularly for many of my long-time clients — and even with nursing my full-time job, I am still excited and motivated to continue my "home" jobs and enjoy a change of pace from the rigor of the hospital setting. While I am not currently able to accept any full-time or regular-recurring new clients, due to my full-time schedule at the hospital, I would be glad to chat regarding occasional babysitting needs and opportunities for date nights, weekends, holidays, etc. I am still open to taking clients on in this capacity, and would be glad to connect on this front!! :) (Please note: due to my years of experience and my RN licensure, I can assure you that I will provide a high tier of attentive, customized, educated care for your children of all ages and unique intricacies. As such, my starting rate at this time is now $28/hr. Please feel free to send me a message if you would like to discuss my scale for multiple children and inquire about options. Thank you so much for your understanding in advance).

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$28–33/hr

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5.0

Carrie F.

Clara is wonderful! She’s always on time and very sweet. She’s great with our son and was really put to the test when he became stomach sick while under her care. She was quick to give us an update and remained calm and took such great care comforting him ❤️ We would definitely recommend her !

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Annie S.

  • 8 years paid experience
  • 10 miles
Annie S., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 8 years of paid experience

Hello! My name is Annie and I’m 23 years old. I currently live in Swarthmore, PA, but I’m originally from Massachusetts. Working with kids has always been a passion for me, I grew up around a lot of little cousins and I always enjoyed taking care of them so now I’ve found myself making a career out of it! I have 8+ years of experience working with kids, 4 years of professional childcare. I was a full time nanny for 2 years, for three children aged 1, 4, and 6 years old. I also was a registered behavior technician at Action Behavior Centers giving ABA therapy to children with autism. Most recently, I was a nanny for a 4 month old baby girl for a year and a half, so I have infant experience as well! I primarily have the most experience with children aged 1-6 years old. I have my own vehicle and I am CPR certified as well. I can help with transportation, special needs care, potty routines, meals, activities, outdoor play, educational play, light housekeeping, travel, etc.! I’m looking for a babysitting job so I’d love to chat!

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$25–30/hr

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Reynaldo A.

Annie is a great babysitter. The children took to her instantly, which is very rare for me. I would definitely recommend her.

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Leen H.

  • 37 years paid experience
  • 13 miles
Leen H., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 37 years of paid experience

I am a Cna with over 37 years experience in all levels and all ages of care.I "FIRMLY"believe in treating your loved one like they were MY OWN!..The care and love that I provide is an understatement.I have raised 7 children so experience is something I have along with my professional license as a Cna.Please feel free to contact me anytime to discuss your needs.I look forward to hearing from you!

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$15–30/hr

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Leah O.

  • 12 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Leah O., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 12 years of paid experience

I’m a evening and overnight caregiver excited to work part time with your family! I love kids and getting involved in what kids are doing - cuddling sleepy newborns, playing house, and making pillow forts are just a few of those activities. I’m passionate about helping kids grow. I’m a University of Delaware graduate and former social worker. About my experience as a caregiver: -Newborn Care Specialist (formerly called a night nurse) -I’ve been a first caregiver outside of family members for many families -12 years of experience -I have experience with twins -I have experience with children with a variety of differing needs (speech delays, Autism, OCD, ADHD, nightmares, separation anxiety, keeping track of hearing aids) -I’m comfortable with furry pets and small amphibians but not with snakes, spiders, or birds -I am vaccinated against covid, flu, TDaP (covers whooping cough), along with all other typical vaccines My preferences with a family: -Consistent and open communication -Planning via text or messaging -I respect your screen time routines but I prefer low or no screen time The obvious: -I will arrive and stay sober to watch your child (this includes not consuming nicotine or vaping) -I won’t eat your food -I will be on time -I will respect your rules and routines -I will speak to your child with respect and kindness -Your child is my main focus We might not be a great match if… -You need someone available last minute -You practice physical discipline -You yell at service providers -You criminally endanger children, housemates, or visitors Feel free to run a background check! You’ll find a couple of traffic violations (e.g. parking tickets) and nothing else. I have excellent references that are available upon request. Thanks!

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$25–40/hr

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5.0

Sarah C.

Leah babysat my kids, aged 12 and 7, for two weeks over the summer. She was with them every weekday for between 4 and 8 hours, and managed to keep them entertained and off their computer screens -- which is something of a miracle! She was very good at playing board games, drawing with them and taking them on short outings. Despite the fact that my 12-year-old son and my 7-year-old daughter have very different personalities, she managed to keep them both happy. She is a compassionate person who understands kids, and she is organized and competent.

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Monika B.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Monika B., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 3 years of paid experience

As a dedicated mother who has successfully raised my own child, I bring firsthand experience and deep understanding of children's needs and development. Over the years, I've cultivated a nurturing environment that balances safety, learning and fun. Experience: having navigated the journey of motherhood (I have a self sufficient teenager), I am not only well versed in caring for children of various ages (from infancy through adolescence) but have a deep understanding of specific needs of each milestone of one's physical and emotional development. I have recently worked as a part time care giver and personal assistant for a prominent family juggling a multitude of responsibilities. Excellent references and background check (including government clearances from a previous job)

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$35–37/hr

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5.0

Elizabeth P.

My sons love Monika! She has cared for my toddler and baby boys for six months. She is gentle and patient with them. She helps my older son develop his motor skills and practices potty training with him. She reads them mountains of books. My older son asks for her all the time and tells me stories about their time together. I trust her to keep them safe, help them build new skills, and teach them kindness.

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Bryanna G.

  • 2 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Bryanna G., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 2 years of paid experience

Hi, I’m Bry! I currently have open availability on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (and most weekday evenings). My background is in behavior analysis and clinical psychology, and I have about five years of experience working with toddlers, children, and adolescents with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns. I’m taking a break from clinical work and have been babysitting for families since March, and I’ve had amazing experiences so far! Between these experiences, I’ve been able to watch up to three children at a time ranging in ages 11 months-10 years old. Currently, I’m working with a few families to provide childcare to their children during weekdays, so I work with a 16-month old, 19-month old, and two 3.5 year olds throughout the week right now! I’m very comfortable engaging in all different types of activities such as exploring/playing outside, getting down on the ground to play with toys, arts/crafts, board games, and imaginative play to name a few. I’m also comfortable around pets (I have two dogs and a cat of my own!), have reliable transportation, a CPR/First Aid certification as well as PA clearances and references that I can provide. I’m looking forward to hopefully chatting more soon if this sounds like a good fit!

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$26–30/hr

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5.0

Darren G.

Bryanna was terrific. Punctual , friendly , communicative and best of all our kids talked about her with the best regard after she cared for them. Highly recommended sitter. A ++

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Robbyn M.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • 13 miles
Robbyn M., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 20 years of paid experience

Nanny for three families with young children. Pre-K teacher with over 15 years experience with infants to preschool in an accredited childcare center. Nanny/Educational support for two families during the COVID lock down. Program Manager for Before & Aftercare Programs at Haverford Township schools. Mother of a blended family of nine, grand mom of 14 *Criminal record clearance *Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance *Early Childhood Associate's degree from MCCC *Child & Infant CPR trained *Post-partum Doula trained *Love animals too!

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$25–30/hr

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5.0

Valentin K.

Thank you so much for taking such a great care of our Sophie!

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Ashley G.

  • 8 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Ashley G., Child Care in Thornton, PA 19373 with 8 years of paid experience

I have about 11 years of child care experience. I have a lot of experience in child with autism and mental health issues. I have taken care of kids with heart conditions also! Currently working with a family but will be completely free starting December 19th! I'd describe my personality as happy , caring and respectful I like working with kids because I like to watch and teach younger kids and being able to watch them turn into amazing little humans I started working with kids when I was around 13 years old! In my spare time, I like to paint, draw, take care of my kitten and clean One thing you should know about me is i'm very patient and calm person that could help you in this stressful time My skills include taking care of children with autism, can help with potty training, and can make dinner or lunch for the kids

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$15–20/hr

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5.0

Debra Y.

Ashley is very responsible, loving and dependable. She stays in close communication even on days when she’s not sitting for us!

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