Find after school babysitters in Columbia, MD that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Columbia, MD

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years

After school babysitters in Columbia, MD

Hello All! My name is Zahra! I am currently a college student based in Howard county and I'm looking to work part time with a wonderful family. I have been in childcare for about 3+ years, watching kids ages 1 year to 12 years old. I can assist with date nights, weekends, weeknights, etc. I can assist your children with...
Fatoumata can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Ana S.


Columbia, MD

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a passionate childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My three years of experience have equipped me with the skills and knowledge needed to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I believe that every child is unique and deserves a...
I have been a mother of two for the past 8 years. I have been watching my friends kids before then and have done summer camps in my teen years. I can help with morning care (at my home), daytime care (anywhere) or after school care.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am an Early Childhood Educator. I have been a teacher for HCPSS for 11 years. I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Reading Education. I am passionate about working and caring for young children! My availability for nannying and babysitting would be...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Cayla C.


Columbia, MD

$19-50/hr6 yrs exp

I've spent the last six years caring for children because I have a passion for helping them learn and grow. As a patient, calm, and creative individual, I enjoy providing a supportive and nurturing environment for kids. I have experience caring for children from 0 to 11 years old and can comfortably care for up to three children...

Loren U.


Columbia, MD

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I have been working with children for a little over two years mostly in childcare centers. I am infant and toddler certified, CPR and first aid certified. I have experienced with all age groups as well as special needs children. I'm currently pursuing a nursing degree with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse. enjoy...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Amara A.


Laurel, MD

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekday Mornings Monday-Friday

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Amara! A wife of a veteran and mom of two awesome kids. I am very passionate about what I do. I am a reliable and a dedicated person who loves kids and want to assist in their growth. I truly prioritize the children I look after. Being a mom I understand how important it is to find the right person to trust your...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amazing. My son doesn’t really take well to people. He has loved her from the beginning. She’s been great for both my son and daughter."

Care member

Mariam R.


Catonsville, MD

$15-50/hr12 yrs exp

patience, decision making, positive. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow . Baby sitter available.
5.0
"She is the best thing to ever happen to our family. She loves our son as much as we do and is committed to helping him reach those newborn milestones. Her place is beautiful, clean and very organized as well as having many different play stations and toys for all...

Care member

Brittany R.


Hanover, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Senior Nursing Student With Experience In Pediatrics

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a bachelors of science degree in psychology. After finishing up my bachelors while working full-time at the hospital. Perviously, I nannied twin 5-month-old babies from August 2011 to April 2016, I stopped when they were relocated. I nannied twin 2-year-old girls & their 5-year-old brother from August 2017 to March 2018....
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brittany was with us for years. She became a part of our family. I have nothing but good things to say about Brittany. She played with our kids, helped them learn, kept things tidy, and was all around just what we needed. "

Bre H.

Madeline M.


Elkridge, MD

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maddie and I am a doctoral student at Towson University studying Occupational Therapy. I hope to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and work with children with disabilities after I graduate. I have 10 years of experience working with children as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, school aide, etc. Much of...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Madeline was a teacher for a child with special needs in a program that I run. Madeline worked with a student with Autism, who was new to our program. Madeline immediately formed a bond with the student. She was able to modify activities to best suit her...

Michele P.

Juliahna K.


Catonsville, MD

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitting With A Caring And Loving Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm Juliahna. I have been a student at St. Mary's College of Maryland, for the last 3 years. I am currently on a leave of absence in order to take some online classes at my local community college. As an older sibling, I have learned to love babysitting children of all ages. I have approximately 3 years of...
Juliahna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Juliahna is professional and prompt in her communication, and has a level of compassion that makes her even more wonderful. Her creativity and empathy make her an exceptional caretaker. I can’t recommend her enough!"

Care member

Megan M.


Windsor Mill, MD

$18-20/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature creates a warm and nurturing environment for children, while my creativity and imagination make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan was a nanny for our two young boys. She started when our first son was about 6 months old and saw us through the birth of our second child until our family moved to Texas when our boys were ages 2 and 2 months. You will never meet a more loving and caring...

Becca S.

Julieta O.


Laurel, MD

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have more than 8 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I was an au pair for 2 years and after that experience I continued working taking care of babies, toddlers and teenagers. I have also experience tutoring in Spanish and kids party animation. I feel very comfortable working with kids and I know a lot...
Julieta can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"This was our first time hiring someone to help with kids and it was an overall AMAZING experience with Julieta! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease, from the beginning. She gave us updates via text,...

Care member

Victoria B.


Hanover, MD

$25-35/hr

Active Experienced Sitter

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of professional experience caring for children. I'vr acted as and overnight care specialist for first time parents. I've worked for Hushhushlittle Baby, A Choice Nanny, and Letmommysleep. I also have experience caring for school aged children. I can help with Travel and Laundry.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Victoria served as our nine month old’s Night Nurse three or four nights a week for about two months. She was caring and dedicated with him even during some tough nights and very much a pleasure to interact with for us. Our little guy enjoyed her company....

Care member

Jacqueline N.


Ellicott City, MD

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jacqueline . I am a junior honors college student at UMBC. I currently have 4 years of child care experience with a wide range of ages. I have been CPR and first aid certified since I was 15. I have applied that training as a lifeguard for 5 summers. I understand that every child is different and I tailor my...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Jacqueline during her winter break from college to assist with our daughter. Jacqueline was wonderful! She was kind, prompt, professional and very reliable. She was willing to be flexible when schedules were unpredictable. We were sorry to only have...

Amy K.

Adrienne G.


Laurel, MD

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun and very loving child care provider. I started out working at a daycare for 4 years and moved on to working for before and after care for Howard Recs and Parks. Taking care of children is something I'm extremely passionate about. I also am CPR and First Aid certified. One of my favorite things about babysitting...
Adrienne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is great with kids. My child is in love with her because she greats fun activities with them and also involves education with her. She is the best babysitter to have!!"

Natalia G.

Melody F.


Ellicott City, MD

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable Child Care Professional

I have over 20 years of experience in caring for children. I've managed a family child care and hold my bachelor's degree in child development from Central Michigan University. I have live-in and live out nanny experience, along with travel and newborn care. I love to be outdoors, create fun and engaging activities for children...
Melody can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melody is fantastic! She is so trustworthy and warm. My one year old daughter opened up to her almost immediately despite my daughter’s feeling nervous with new people. My kids are safe and happy with her. Melody is an expert, role models kindness, and is gifted...

Care member

Terri S.


Silver Spring, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a dual Bachelors degree from the University of Maryland in Healthcare administration and Communication as well as an Associates in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery college and have 15 years experience teaching children. I have worked with many different families to create an enriching environment in my family day...
Terri can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Terri provided enriching care for my three children for two consecutive summers. She is creative and caring. She took them on all kinds of adventures from hikes to museums. She did art projects, summer tutoring, swim lessons, reading and much more. She watched our...

Sharon G.

Nicole K.


Laurel, MD

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Childcare/Errands !

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm 21 years old and from Howard County, MD. I'm a 2021 graduate and currently attend college at Howard Community College. My experience comes from looking after younger children & toddlers in my family. I have my availability listed and my own transportation! Please feel free to message me if you have any...
5.0
"I hired Nicole on two occasions and will hire her again in the future. The first time was to help with housework. She is hard-working, pleasant, and follows instructions well. I also hired her to watch my two toddlers. She has a calm demeanor and exercises a lot of...

Chantelle F.

Talana T.


Hanover, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello all, my name is Lana and I am currently a lead teacher at a local daycare for school age children. I have extensive experience with all ages from newborn to 12. I often babysit for children from my daycare on weekends and weekday evenings. I absolutely love children and will treat yours just as well as I treat my own busy...
Talana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Very active with the children. Super engaged good with all ages."

Tennille T.

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, MD

Amara A.

5.0

Amara is great, both of our kids throughly enjoy her!

- Care member

Mariam R.

5.0

Mariam is an excellent babysitter. My daughter loves her, she is very nice, reliable, organized and efficient in taking care of children. I highly recommend her and will definitely contact her if I need a babysitter in the future.

- Wedad F.

Brittany R.

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Brittany. She's great with our three little ones. She plays with them, teaches them songs, and wears them out! They love having her come over! Two out of three kids have severe food allergies, but we've never had an incident with Brittany watching them, because...

- Crystal J.

Madeline M.

5.0

Madeline was a teacher for a child with special needs in a program that I run. Madeline worked with a student with Autism, who was new to our program. Madeline immediately formed a bond with the student. She was able to modify activities to best suit her student. She knew how to bring the best...

- Michele P.

Juliahna K.

5.0

Juliahna is professional and prompt in her communication, and has a level of compassion that makes her even more wonderful. Her creativity and empathy make her an exceptional caretaker. I can’t recommend her enough!

- Care member

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