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Abigail A.

Experienced Part-Time Babysitter And Tutor Available On Weekday Nights And Date Nights

Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have taken care of individual children from the ages of 3-month-old to 10 years old. I have learned and created several games to help them develop and exercise children's basic motor and identification skills. I have worked with groups of kids of ages 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, and 14-18-year-old children and teenagers as a dance...
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Cara T.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been in many varying forms of caregiving over the last 10+ years. I started as an aide to 2-5 yo with Neurodivergence specializing in Autism in 2011. I also worked for an after school program in Austin for about a year before they retired the program which included helping with a children's play production. Since then I've...
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Dylan L.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I've always had a passion for caring for children. From my early days of babysitting to now, I've realized that there's nothing more rewarding than seeing a smile on a child's face. I have one year of experience caring for children of various ages, and I'm comfortable looking after up to three children at a time. As a...
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Sam G.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing children's development and helping them reach their full potential. For the past 2. 5 years, I have been working as a Paraprofessional and After School Leader in local Humboldt county elementary schools. Through this work, I've honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
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Jennifer C.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine, sparked by years of positive babysitting experiences. For the past five years, I've dedicated myself to childcare, working with children aged newborn to older children. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation for fostering growth and development. I am patient,...
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Madelyn G.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Maddie, I work in the field of children's mental health and with eight years of experience, as well as my bachelors in child and family development I am confident I will be a great caregiver for your family. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. I am...
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Jennifer S.'s Photo

Eureka, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with over a year of experience in caring for children. My passion for working with children stems from my desire to make a positive impact on their lives by providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. I have a calm and patient demeanor, which allows me to...
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Experience Babysitter & Nanny

Bayside, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience. I started babysitting when I was 15 and since then I've done it off and on. I've nannied, worked at an after school program, and babysat in between. I can help with Travel, cleaning, and cooking/Meal Preparation.
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Experienced Nanny Looking For Weekend Babysitting

Eureka, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Ella and I am currently attending HSU in the Elementary Education program. Before moving to Humboldt I was an after school program Supervisor for over 4 years and prior to that a nanny for 4 years. Caring for children is truly my life's passion. I am CPR and Fist Aid certified and have taken child development...
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Jacki M.'s Photo

Eureka, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I'm a passionate childcare provider with over 20 years of experience working with typically developing children and children with developmental disabilities in a variety of environments including homes, group homes, after school programs, summer camps, and schools. I have a BA in child development and an education specialist...
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Megan K.'s Photo

Eureka, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
For over a decade, I've had the joy of nurturing children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for positively impacting young lives, which continues to fuel my work today. I have some college experience and am comfortable caring for up to three children at a...
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I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field. As the eldest of three, I naturally took on a nurturing role, which led me to this profession. I connect easily with kids and ensure a safe, fun, and structured environment while respecting household rules. I love engaging children in games, puzzles,...
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  • 12 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Arcata, CA

You can review 6 after school babysitter profiles near you in Arcata, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Arcata, CA is $21.67. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Arcata, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Arcata, CA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Arcata, CA.

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