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After school babysitters in Columbia, IL
Nadia F.
Saint Louis, MO
$12/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Stay at home mom with nothing but extra time to do what I enjoy the most, nurture! Every since I can remember, I've always loved babies/kids. I am looking to start my own care service but in the meantime, I'm sitting out of home with my 3-year-old toddler boy who really enjoys company. I'm a perfect for the job because I...
Nadia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"My son always leaves Nadia's so happy! He really enjoys his playtime every week."
Matt T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for 10 years now. I have experience with all age ranges as well. I have been babysitting my cousins (ages 5 and 7) since they were born as well as some family friends with three boys (ages 5, 5, and 8). I also nannied for two different families. One with a 3 months old girl and another with...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!"
Katherine T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
(I am currently not available!) Hello, I'm Joely! With over eight years of experience, I've seen my fair share of tantrums, laughter, and everything in between. I have over 1000 hours of volunteer experience in childhood education at the Cincinnati Zoo where I was a leader in the education department, specialized in working with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was amazing!! My son really enjoyed their time together! I cannot wait until she comes back again!"
Erin E.
Marissa H.
Saint Louis, MO
$21/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I absolutely love children, I nanny all the time and have worked at a lot of summer camps teaching children. I am very passionate about the future generation and I am going to school so that one day I will be able to make a living helping, teaching, and supporting the youth. I am a very happy, passionate, and patient person...
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Marissa is a sweet and intelligent young woman who is extremely good with children (even difficult little ones). I love that talks with my one and three year consistently. She asks for feedback and is great about asking what you and adjusting to your schedule. Will...
Shavonne P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ashley. I am a senior nutrition and dietetics student on the pre-med track at Saint Louis University. I have recently been hired by a family in Clayton for after school needs in the spring, and am working part-time for several other families. I wish I could help you out, but my schedule is really starting to...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Excellent with children--attentive, energetic, and fun, Ashley was a great help with my 2-year-old! Every time she walked in the door, my little girl would light up; I loved that when I would ask her to babysit, it was never just a "yes, I'm free", but that it...
Sarah S.
Kamaria W.
Madison, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Experience, Biology Major/ Art Minor, Learning And Fun All In One!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was a child myself, volunteering at my church nursery for several years. I've helped out at a home daycare, volunteered at a children's after school reading program, and volunteered teaching coding for children (Black Girls Code). I always treat children with love. I believe in not only...
Kamaria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I love that she's really good with my kids. They love her so much."
Carlene S.
Sidney S.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sidney! I currently work as a Registered Medical Assistant I was an Assistant Teacher at a Montessori preschool for almost 4 years. Children never cease to amaze me from the detailed stories they tell to how in depth their imaginary play gets. I love working with kids and being able to help them learn is something...
Sidney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sidney arrived on time and was very attentive to our kids and was willing to do the kids baths and bedtime routine with no problem. The kids enjoyed her and we will be hiring her again. "
Ashanti B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a family who needs a nanny for date night sits. I am a college graduate from Saint Louis University as of May 2023. I have been babysitting for 8 years now. I've had experience with caring for kids of all ages. I can cook and clean up after your kids. I like to keep the kids engaged with crafts and outside...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee was great with our 1 year old daughter! She is patient and kind. She was great with our dog too and helping with small tasks around the house."
Care member
5.0
(9)
I have my B. S. in Art Education, and I am certified to teach ages K-12. I have experience working as a teacher in the field, in addition to my student teaching and educational training. I have over 7 years working as a full-time nanny for three different wonderful families, as well as many babysitting jobs throughout adulthood....
Darcy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Darcy is a loving and caring mother. Anyone would be lucky to have her assist with their children. She is attentive and engaging with all kids she encounters."
Ali R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a full-time student at Washington University studying Sociology. I started working in childcare at 16 as a volunteer teaching assistant at a preschool. Since then, I've worked at the YMCA and as a daycare teacher for ages 6 weeks-12 years, and I currently do freelance babysitting :). In my free time, I love to play video...
Samiya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Samiya was excellent with our son, and so sweet! He said he had an excellent time with her and requested her again - and we personally felt that she was very safe and responsible. Highly recommended!"
Matthew M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kimberly and a college graduate from Lindenwood University. I have worked with little children all my life, since I was able to babysit. I worked at a daycare in Chesterfield called Chesterfield Academy for about 2 years. This is one of the best day cares I've ever seen and I've gained a lot of training due to...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly worked for our family as a full-time nanny for three months prior to moving to Denver. She did a fantastic job caring for our 4 year old and 1.5 year old boys. She engaged them in games, crafts, imaginative play and outdoors play. She also took them on...
Christine N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My legal name is Mary Margaret but I go by Peggy. And no, I was never a nun!! LOL
I have been a teacher and counselor at St. Josephs Academy and Chaminade College Preparatory for 30 years. I love kids. I grew up taking care of 13 nieces and nephews and thousands of school kids. I have a Master's degree in Education and...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Peggy is a caring lady, retired art teacher and guidance specialist in a private school. She taught at one school for approximately twenty and another for about ten. She is dedicated to the task(s) at hand."
Jim Z.
Amanda M.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate student at Washington University School of Medicine who is looking to make a little extra money to help assist with living expenses. I am a fun, reliable, and patient person who absolutely loves kids. I have about five years experience, mostly working with ages 0-4 as I spent the majority of my undergrad working...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Amy G.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Medical Student Looking To Babysit For Weeknight Or Weekend Date nights!
I am in medical school at SLU and would love to babysit on date nights. I love children and babysat throughout high school for children ages 1 to 11. I currently tutor elementary school students in an after school program and worked with elementary age students while attending college at the University of Minnesota. I am happy...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi!
My name is Gracey, I am 19 years old and I am currently a sophomore at Saint Louis University. I have 5 years of paid and unpaid babysitting experience. I started as a nanny for two 5-year-old twins and a 10-year-old boy, full-time in the summer. I then was an after school nanny, throughout high school. I now babysit almost...
Gracey can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 3 plus years of experienced with kids ages 2-11. I worked at a daycare all through out high school. I loved watching all those kids grow and learn new things to prepare them for after preschool. Me and my coworker were the school age teachers in the summer time. I loved planning fun activities for the kids to do in the...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Denita V.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Denita. I. I've been working with kids since I was 12. I'm looking to help out a family and their children. I love spending time with children and making sure they have fun yet still are doing what need's to be done. Whether it is aiding in drop-off or spending time with them after school, I am excited to help. I enjoy...
Denita can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
I am currently in between jobs in the non-profit field and looking for a temporary nannying position while I am job searching. I have a degree in art history.
I have 10+ years experience working with children. I was a full-time nanny from 2020 through 2023, in addition to babysitting throughout high school and college and into...
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As one of the oldest in my family, I have been caring for children since I was 8 years old. I have experience as a nanny and babysitter of multiple children, ages ranging from infant to adolescents. I'm a crafter and a great cook, and have even worked for after school programs at middle, elementary schools, and afterschool...
Kaevyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Krystayl C.
Belleville, IL
$15-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving patient and caring.
I like working with kids because I grew up with seven siblings and I am the third oldest and I loved helping with my younger siblings. I was also a part-time nanny during high school and then continued after high school. In high school, I was a student teacher for...
Krystayl can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, IL
Nadia F.
5.0
We love Nadia! She has been taking care of our son for a year, and we have never had any issues. She is kind, caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She is accommodating and flexible with scheduling, as well. We 10/10 would recommend her to anyone looking for a terrific nanny!
- Jocelyne F.
Madeline T.
5.0
She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!
- Katherine T.
Joely F.
5.0
She was amazing!! My son really enjoyed their time together! I cannot wait until she comes back again!
- Erin E.
Marissa H.
5.0
Marissa is a sweet and intelligent young woman who is extremely good with children (even difficult little ones). I love that talks with my one and three year consistently. She asks for feedback and is great about asking what you and adjusting to your schedule. Will definitely be using on a...
- Shavonne P.
Ashley G.
5.0
Ashley is an amazing babysitter. She is very patient, caring and interactive with my boys. She truly enjoys working with kids and it shows.
- Beth G.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Columbia, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Columbia, IL?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Columbia, IL 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 Columbia, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Columbia, IL is $15.00. 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 Columbia, IL?
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 Columbia, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Columbia, IL 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 Columbia, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Columbia, IL?
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