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106 after school babysitters are listed in Bellingham, WA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years
After school babysitters in Bellingham, WA
Ella A.
Bellingham, WA
$18-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been caring for children for all of my life, from babysitting to working at a daycare. My passion for fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives led me to pursue a career as a childcare provider. I have 5 years of experience caring for children of various age groups, and I am currently studying...
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tristin M.
Bellingham, WA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello!
A kid at heart, I love to play and imagine with kids. I treat kids with the respect and dignity that I believe all humans are worthy of. When I am with kids, I let myself be brought into their world. I will be present with them, whether in a fantasy land of our creation or after a hard day at school. My passion is human...
Tristin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Grand Haven, MI. I'm active, very comfortable around water and love the outdoors, crafts, and reading. My partner is a Wildland Firefighter, currently in nursing school which is what brought us to Bellingham.
With 3 sisters and 32 first cousins, I've been caring for children since I was one. I started...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Brianna G.
Bellingham, WA
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brianna, and I'm here because I'd like to be able to make some more money to support myself while doing something I enjoy - meeting new people! While it can be tough and aggravating, babysitting can also be rewarding and a humbling learning experience. I'm dependable, honest, and hard-working - I'll do my best to find...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Brianna is smart and was very attentive to my three young children. They loved her singing, positive attitude and using their imaginations. She follows directions and my kids are always excited when she is coming to see them. "
Care member
I have 1 year of experience watching a 3-month-old till she was about 1 and a half, the other kids I watched with her were 7 and 10-year-old boys. I can help with Light Housekeeping or heavy, I love cleaning! I can also help with laundry, homework and make food. I love to be outdoors and making art with kids. A little bit about...
Misty can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Selena W.
Bellingham, WA
$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Selena, I have a bachelors degree in anthropology and was working as an anthropologist/archaeologist after I graduated, but I have had recent longing to start getting back into childcare. I was a nanny in college for a family that had two boys. When I started with them in 2018, the eldest was 3 and the younger...
Selena can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Dana, I have over 30+ years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I focus on creative play, inside and outside your home. We can go on walks, play in the park, or go to the library. Indoors I like to keep children busy with art, games, music, and make believe. I am certified as a home...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana has been a wonderful help to our family. She has been caring for my five-year-old son in the afternoons after half-day preschool since November 2018, and she also occasionally cares for my seven-year-old daughter. Together, they play games, draw pictures, do...
Lana M.
I love working with kids of any age, I have babysat neighborhood kids all throughout my life, as well as taking care of my little cousins every weekend. I am available for picking up and dropping off your kids from school, afterschool care, and babysitting around my school schedule. I have my own car and can provide proof of...
Kenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Hello! I'm Jenny, a recent graduate from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in human services and I am pursuing my master's in education at WWU. I've worked with kids of all ages, and my passion for mentoring and teaching children extends beyond the classroom. I've worked with kids in various settings, such as in...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley W.
Bellingham, WA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Ashley and I am a 31-year-old wife and mama to 5 and 1-year-old daughters. I am currently back in school for my ECE degree. I love hiking outdoors, arts, gardening and crafts and cooking! I have been babysitting for over a decade and have volunteered at summer camps, church nurseries and VBS, worked as a pre-k...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I love being able to talk with and help little humans work through their big feelings (using gentle/respectful parenting techniques). Generally, I aim for little to no screen time, get outside as much as possible, and really just make learning fun at every given opportunity. Although I have the most experience in the realm of...
Jaden can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Bessy V.
Bellingham, WA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I had worked as a professional babysitter/ nanny for the past 10 years. I have experience with newborns, toddlers and all ages. My main focus is to make them feel care and loved. I'm very responsible, I can cook and create fun healthy options for kids.
Bessy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ellen B.
Bellingham, WA
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Twenty-seven Year Old Bellingham Transplant Caretaker With Experience In Childcare And Creative Arts
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe myself as enthusiastic, eager to learn, and optimistic.
I like working with kids because their questions inspire me. Spending time with kids reminds me to experience life with a sense of wonder and brings me joyous opportunities to be a supportive adult in pivotal times of development.
I'm looking for a job that...
Ellen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm marina! I have been a nanny for many years now:) I just recently graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in hopes to become a Speech Language Pathologist! I am looking for nanny jobs in the Seattle area as I will be moving down from Bellingham in September of...
Marina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Marina babysat for my two children for several months. She was dependable and sweet. I felt comfortable leaving my children in her hands. They always told me about the games they played with Marina and loved their time with her."
Kayla A.
Ashley L.
Bellingham, WA
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun-loving And Energetic College Student Looking For Meaningful Part-time Work
I have a few years of experience as well as a lifetime of practice from a huge family. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am comfortable driving places and have a clean driving record. I have experience taking care of special needs children.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Sydney M.
Bellingham, WA
$15-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Finding A New Family That I Can Work With!
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom to an almost 5-month-old, and looking to bring my daughter with me to a nanny job when I find a great fit. Looking for a family with a child/ children between the ages of 2-5 years of age.
I'm looking for a job that I can feel good about, where I feel like part of the family and that I'm trusted.
I started working...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Caring for children has always been a passion of mine. It all started when I was 8 years old. I assisted others in caring for the little ones in my old church nursery. When I was 12, I started watching two little girls down the street from me. As I got older, I wanted to expand my experience and knowledge. Within the past years,...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 17 years of childcare experience, beginning with babysitting nannying in high school and college, being a preschool teaching assistant, and more. I was a nanny for a family here in Bellingham from 2016 to 2019, as well as a babysitter for several other families from 2014 to 2019. I took Early Childhood Development...
Robin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Genevieve! I'm 27 years old with 10 years of experience in childcare. Four of those years were spent as a Pre-K teacher. I also spent time as a full-time and live-in nanny. I've always loved caring for kids and they've always loved being cared for by me. Besides being a teacher and a nanny I have also been a camp...
Genevieve can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Genevieve is a part of our family now. We miss her everyday, and still regularly invite her to hangout with our girls. She provided great care to our 6 mo. old for 40hr. a week."
Kenny M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience with babysitting, and over 1 year of experience preschool teaching! I have a love for working with kids, and am hoping to be an elementary school teacher after college. I can't wait to meet you and your little one!
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA
Brianna G.
5.0
Brianna was beyond amazing with my three boys and our three Huskies! My boys often can't resist teasing each other and getting into brotherly roughhousing (ok, fights), but Brianna manages the situation really wonderfully - she's very funny, kind and creative and the boys absolutely love her!
- Care member
Dana W.
5.0
Dana has been a wonderful help to our family. She has been caring for my five-year-old son in the afternoons after half-day preschool since November 2018, and she also occasionally cares for my seven-year-old daughter. Together, they play games, draw pictures, do puzzles, read stories, and go on...
- Lana M.
Marina S.
5.0
Marina babysat for my two children for several months. She was dependable and sweet. I felt comfortable leaving my children in her hands. They always told me about the games they played with Marina and loved their time with her.
- Kayla A.
Genevieve O.
5.0
Genevieve is a part of our family now. We miss her everyday, and still regularly invite her to hangout with our girls. She provided great care to our 6 mo. old for 40hr. a week.
- Kenny M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Bellingham, WA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Bellingham, WA?
You can review 106 after school babysitter profiles near you in Bellingham, WA 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Bellingham, WA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Bellingham, WA is $17.98. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Bellingham, WA?
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 Bellingham, WA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Bellingham, WA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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 Bellingham, WA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Bellingham, WA?
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Ratings for Bellingham, WA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
After School Babysitters in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 106 listed after school babysitters.