Hello, I’m 16 years old turning 17. I have babysat most of my life, families, friends neighbors. Kids throughout the ages of 6months and 10 and up. I’m reliable and able to work anytime besides Fridays where I have my piano classes and violin classes. I have worked with special needs kids and I have one of my own which is my brother so that wont be an issue. I can cook small meals, full meals and dieted meals. I can do heavy and light cleaning, I have some cpr training from school in my health classes and water safe training. I’m currently a volunteer at a vet clinic so I have some pet training and experienced with all animals sizes. I own pets of my own cats, kittens, puppies, reptiles, and small animals like, hamsters, mice, bunnies so I know how to handle well, I can help with some tutoring like math and especially in science and history, my most strongest skill is my ELA.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
7 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Pet owner references
General credentials:
17 years old
Emergency car access
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English, Japanese, and Korean
Email verified
I have cpr training and water safety training from my health classes in school. I’m currently a volunteer at a vet clinic so I have experience with large small animals and know some pet training, I have an emergency car access. I’m fully vaccinated with papers. I can handle all types of animals, going down to reptiles, bunnies, mice, hamsters and more up too large dogs, puppies, kittens and large cats.
I have experience with special needs children.
My skills and interests:
Music
Singing
Dance
Reading/storytelling
Drawing/painting
Arts/crafts
Sports
Swimming
Nature
Gardening
Cooking
Video
Design
Computers
Writing
Foreign languages
You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:
Hello I’m Nate Ouellette I have always worked with kids, pets, and the elderly. I have good experience in all of them. I also can cook, clean, grocery shop, take kids out. Whatever you want I just ask one thing. I’m doing school online and working on career planning so may I bring my schoolwork/work work over on occasions.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel within Philadelphia for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
8 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
Asthma training
Water safety training
16 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
General credentials:
16 years old
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Languages I can speak: English and French
Email verified
I have always been very big into extracurriculars and just personal fun. I have always been mainly into sports, cooking, and music. But obviously a big part of me was keeping up with school. Always had As until 9th grade but still stuck up with school keeping good grades.
Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Engaging with Kids
Hi, my name is Zahara, and I’m a reliable and enthusiastic 16-year-old high school student, turning 17 in April. I have three years of experience as a camp counselor for kids aged 5-12 and have also babysat children aged 10-11. I love connecting with kids through fun activities, creative play, and helping with homework. I’m also certified with a Child Abuse Clearance and Pennsylvania Background Check, giving you peace of mind.
Babysitter, Parent helper $13.50 / hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Teenagers (13+ years)
Up to 2 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Full meals
Bottle feeding
Changing diapers
Bathing kids
Help with homework
Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry/washing
Other services I can provide
House sitting
Cleaning
Tutoring
Elderly care
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
10 months experience working with children
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
General credentials:
16 years old
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I have experience as a camp counselor working with children aged 5-10 and currently work in an after-school program for first to fifth graders. I’ve also babysat regularly for a family a few nights a month. I hold both Child Abuse Clearances and a Pennsylvania Background Check for added peace of mind.
If you need a break I’m the girl you want to talk to
Hello, My name is Jules and I would love to give you a break anytime I can I adore kids and also love to keep them entertained with my singing which they all love, coloring, painting, reading, and watching movies (my personal favorite is the princess and the frog) but other then that I am a loving, caring mature young women who would love to give someone a helping hand.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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Arvo
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Eve.
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Nite
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 months experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
Pet credentials:
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
25 years old
Drivers license
I have a car
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
Im currently working as a Behavioral Health Technician for Pre-Schoolers looking to expand my knowledge and experience. I’ve been in the childcare career for about 7 years. I graduated high school in 2018 since then Ive worked in daycares & schools as a teachers assistant, (pre school) lead teachers, as well as Behavioral Health Technician. I’ve done mentoring programs as well as other peer counselor jobs through Philadelphia Youth Network. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you’re interested in learning more!
Hi-my name is amirah and I'm currently looking for sitter job ever since my experience with children animals etc I've never been happier and here I'm here for all of it
Working with me and having my as a sitter will be the best thing that has ever existed story time full delicious meals enjoyments arts and crafts and many talents and for pets to.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Philadelphia for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with children
15 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
General credentials:
17 years old
Police check
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I am a senior in highschool and have babysat throughout the years. I easily get along with any age group and take good care of them. I’ll play games with them, help with homework, etc.
Babysitting Pay Rates Philadelphia, PA, United States (Nov 2024)
Philadelphian babysitters are paid an average of $17.38 per hour as of November 2024, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvanian average of $15.95, and 3.9% higher than the United States average of $16.72. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min
Avg
Max
Philadelphia:
$10.00
$17.38
$28.00
Pennsylvania:
$7.25
$15.95
$30.00
United States:
$0.00
$16.72
$80.00
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)
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