Recent graduate looking to babysit in Philadelphia area
Hello! My name is Robyn and I live in downtown Philadelphia. I am a recent graduate of Temple University and am looking for nanny or babysitting gigs. I have reliable transportation to anywhere in the downtown Philadelphia area and am comfortable with pets. I would love the chance to interview with anyone seeking a sitter! Thank you so much!
Side note: I apologize because I don't have enough social media to make me seem like a real person. I am happy to do a phone/video call and provide references to verify the information I have provided! :)
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-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:
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Valentine's Day
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
3 years experience working with children
CPR training
I carry a first aid kit
Water safety training
Pet credentials:
I'm comfortable with pets
General credentials:
22 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, from Temple University's College of Liberal Arts. I have 3 years of non-familial babysitting experience and am CPR certified.
My skills and interests:
Music
Singing
Reading/storytelling
Drawing/painting
Arts/crafts
Sports
Fitness
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:
17 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.
My name is Laila, and I am excited to offer my babysitting services to families in our community. As a senior in high school with extensive experience in child care, I bring a unique blend of skills and enthusiasm to the role. I am trained in first aid and CPR, ensuring your children's safety is always a top priority.
Babysitter $14 / hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Newborns (0 - 2 months)
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Up to 2 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Full meals
Bottle feeding
Changing diapers
Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
Laundry/washing
I'm available for events:
Special event babysitting
Wedding babysitting
My availability
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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Morn
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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
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
My name is Jasara, and I am excited to offer my babysitting services to families in our community. As a senior in high school with extensive experience in child care, I bring a unique blend of skills and enthusiasm to the role. I am trained in first aid and CPR, ensuring your children's safety is always a top priority.
Beyond safety, I strive to create a fun and nurturing environment for the kids I care for. I love to cook, read, write, explore nature, and dance, and I incorporate these activities into my babysitting to keep your children engaged and entertained.
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
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
Childcare credentials:
CPR training
First aid training
Pet credentials:
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
17 years old
Police check
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I am a senior in high school with a diverse skill set that includes cooking, reading, writing, nature exploration, and dance. I have also received credentials in first aid and CPR training. My educational journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in these areas, and I am passionate about continuing to develop and apply these skills in various aspects of my life.
Hello, my name is Mary. I have been babysitting for 10 years. I enjoy engaging the children in games and outside time. I am comfortable in a kitchen and around the house. I also grew up with pets, so I am very familiar with dogs and cats. I would love to get to know you and your family!
I am Yamina a 16 year old high school student and I love to help familes and I have a desire to open a daycare in the future
I have experience babysitting my younger siblings and cousins, so I am familiar with the basics of childcare. I know how to change diapers, prepare meals, and keep kids entertained with fun activities. I have a genuine love for children and a desire to help others.
Babysitter $14 / hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Up to 2 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Full meals
Bottle feeding
Taking kids on outings
Toilet training
Changing diapers
Help with homework
Care for special needs kids
Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry/washing
I'm available for events:
Special event babysitting
Other services I can provide
House sitting
Cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Part-time employment.
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
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
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’m good with working with kids ,I love kids,my mom owns a daycare .i most likely wanna be a travel nurse or pediatrician,kids make me happy when im feeling down .I love seeing the smiles on kids face.I like to be silly and have fun (not a boring babysitter lol)
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:
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
4 years experience working with children
I'm a parent
17 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
18 years old
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I am a senior in high school I currently only have a school I’d due to my mom going through a lot at the moment and hasn’t got the time to get my other documents out. I’m planning on graduating and going to college for nursing .
Babysitting Pay Rates Philadelphia, PA, United States (Jul 2025)
Philadelphian babysitters are paid an average of $17.25 per hour as of July 2025, which is 8.3% higher than the Pennsylvanian average of $15.93, and 3.7% higher than the United States average of $16.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
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Avg
Max
Philadelphia:
$10.00
$17.25
$30.00
Pennsylvania:
$7.25
$15.93
$30.00
United States:
$0.00
$16.63
$80.00
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)
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