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109 after school babysitters are listed in Bellingham, WA
The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Bellingham, WA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting really my whole life, I am the oldest of 2 twin sisters who I have been babysitting for many years along with their friends up to about 8 kids at once. I have experience with kids with disabilities, along with care of 1-year-olds. I love playing games and watching fun movies with the kids, and I love...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 23 and a student at WWU. I've been working with children as a nanny/private tutor since I was 16, and I worked as a swim instructor for children from ages 18-21. I'm comfortable with children of any age, as well as children with special needs. My schedule is currently very open and I'm looking for something consistent,...
Addison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Ada is AMAZING! Friendly, professional, caring and great with our two pups and almost 2 year old.
Ada has babysat, house sat and watched our dogs for a year or so.
We highly recommend Ada and are more than happy to be used as a reference."
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been babysitting since my middle school days, thanks to my mom who was both a homeschool teacher and babysitter. Growing up around children, I developed a genuine love for playing and spending time with them. Over the years, I've accumulated extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including volunteering...
Misao can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loves your time with Misao. She had the opportunity to video chat with her beforehand and felt immediately comfortable when she arrived. This was our first time using Care.Com, and Misao helped us feel at ease that our daughter was in good hands for the...
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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Brianna G.
Bellingham, WA
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Marina, and I am an energetic, compassionate, and open-minded person who loves working with kids. My playful spirit comes alive when I am caring for children as I love to connect with their youthful energy. It keeps me connected to my own inner child. I feel passionate about being a role model for youth by...
Marina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated nanny with 8 years of childcare experience, caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I've worked with families of various sizes and have watched up to five children at a time, so I'm comfortable handling a lively household! I aim to create a fun, safe, and nurturing...
Zenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Bellingham, WA
Addison W.
5.0
Ada is AMAZING! Friendly, professional, caring and great with our two pups and almost 2 year old.
Ada has babysat, house sat and watched our dogs for a year or so.
We highly recommend Ada and are more than happy to be used as a reference.
- Care member
Misao R.
5.0
My daughter loves your time with Misao. She had the opportunity to video chat with her beforehand and felt immediately comfortable when she arrived. This was our first time using Care.Com, and Misao helped us feel at ease that our daughter was in good hands for the evening.
- Care member
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
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.
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.
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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 109 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 $17.92. 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?
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 Bellingham, WA.
Ratings for Bellingham, WA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
After School Babysitters in Bellingham, WA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 109 listed after school babysitters.