Howana D.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Philadelphia, PA 19139
Meet Howana
- Has a car
Hi! My name is Howana, and I’m a caring, dependable, and experienced childcare provider with a strong background in both caregiving and healthcare. My passion for working with children started early. My mother is a nurse and also ran a nursery and preschool, so I grew up around early childhood care, learning the importance of structure, safety, and nurturing development from a young age. I began babysitting at 16 years old, starting with children from family and friends, and later expanded into part-time caregiving roles. These experiences helped me build patience, responsibility, and strong communication skills. I am also a certified Medical Assistant with CPR/BLS certification, which adds to my ability to provide safe, attentive care in different situations. As a mother of a 3-year-old, I understand how important it is to find someone trustworthy who will care for your child with patience, love, and consistency. I enjoy engaging children Read more through learning activities, reading, creative play, and maintaining healthy routines. I would describe myself as reliable, nurturing, and very attentive to children’s needs, and I take pride in creating a safe and positive environment for every child I care for.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
Tanya W.
5/29/2026
I highly recommend her as a babysitter. She is very patient, responsible, and great with children of all ages. She creates a calm, safe, and positive environment where kids feel comfortable and cared for. She is very attentive to children’s needs and knows how to keep them engaged with fun and age-appropriate activities. She is also reliable and trustworthy, which gives parents peace of mind when leaving their children in her care. Overall, she is someone who genuinely cares about children and takes her role seriously. I would definitely recommend her to any family looking for dependable childcare.
Experience
$23-$30/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
Education
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework