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179 after school babysitters are listed in Columbia, SC
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Columbia, SC
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely love children. I have an 8-year-old sister and have loved seeing her grow up! I can help with just about anything and will create a fun, caring, and safe atmosphere. I currently attend the University of South Carolina as a sophomore and my mom lives close by. I have been with families for many years as a consistent...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Isabel G.
Columbia, SC
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi!! I'm Isabel. I Love Kids With My Whole Heart! Always Try To Make Things Fun!!
I have 6 years of experience. From babysitting a newborn to 12-year-olds. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling whatever you need me to do I'm more than happy to help!
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sophia C.
Columbia, SC
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced and dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. Having spent five wonderful years as a nanny, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various age groups, from toddlers to preteens. My time as a caregiver has shown me the immense joy in helping children learn,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, or anything needed. I'm happy to drive kids anywhere they need to be, or to take them to do fun activities. I love kids and have 7 years of nannying/ babysitting experience. I'm a super hardworking, organized, and reliable person. I miss my babysitting families back at home...
Nora can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Alana V.
Columbia, SC
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a junior at USC studying early childhood education. I have always loved working with kids since I come from a big family with lots of young cousins. I have experience as a babysitter and nanny, and I have been working as a sailing instructor at a summer camp for the last 5 years. I am very patient and creative and I enjoy...
Alana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat almost all my life, and have worked professionally in an afterschool setting with children and teens with special needs. I truly have a passion for working with kids and love it!
Summer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Christiana M.
Columbia, SC
$18-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I have passion for kids as I raised my kids, grandchildren and foster kids
to help working families and kids
I have been working with kids since 1996
walking and playing with kids
Good family values, caring, honest and understanding
CPR certified, helping kids with homework and preparing recommended meals approved by...
Emma M.
Columbia, SC
$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am creative, fun, energetic, and good at solving problems. Currently I am attending Columbia International University as a Junior, majoring in Bible Teaching and minoring in youth ministry and family culture. I have been babysitting since I was 13, have served regularly in my church's Sunday school services, have been a small...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
I'm the second oldest of 9 siblings so I've been helping with children all my life. I've only been babysitting officially for about 2 years now. I want to enjoy waking up early in the morning to get a good start on the day but I would also love to babysit again and get to connect with young minds.
Johnae' can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alexis. I'm a licensed esthetician working in my field part time! I have 3- almost 4 years- of childcare experience. I have prior experience with infants, toddlers, and small children between the ages of 5-10. I have my own car as well as a perfect driving record. I started out just babysitting then transitioned into...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Jada a Public Health at the University of South Carolina with a minor in Medical Humanities and Culture. My primary goal is to pursue a Master's Entry Nursing Graduate program then to become a Nurse Midwife in the future. I have tailored my academics and professional engagements into maternal and child health and am...
Jada can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Maggie and I have been babysitting for almost a decade now. I'm young, energetic, dependable, creative, organized and eager! I first babysat for my cousins and eventually turned my passion for kids into a job that could carry me through my high school and college years. I have been a consistent babysitter for many...
Maggie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mckinley, I am a sophmore at UofSC and studying nursing! I grew up in charlotte, NC and have been around kids my whole life. I have been babysitting since I was in 8th grade as well as teaching swim lessons and coaching! For the past 2 years I have consistently nannied for 2 different families part time and have...
Mckinley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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"McKinley helped with our 3yr old and 1yr old for almost 10mos. Occasionally our 6yr old was with her too. Our boys love her! She is very reliable, always energetic and creative in coming up with ways to keep them engaged and busy, even at their different ages. We...
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Catherine J.
Columbia, SC
$13-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I have 7 years of experience and have babysat for kids of all ages! I love kids and used to babysit for a family of 6 for years! I have other experience as well and have also been a personal assistant so I can do other tasks if needed. I also was CPR certified in high school however it expires after 2 years.
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
I recently graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been babysitting for 6+ years and have experience with children ages 1-12.
Sullivan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hi I'm Liv!
I am a Junior Psychology major at The University of South Carolina. I am also a Registered Behavior Tech working with kids in ABA therapy. I have worked with kids since I was 14, coaching cheerleading and babysitting. I love children and hope to be a School Psychologist when I finish school.
Madison G.
Columbia, SC
$13-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Madison! I am a junior at the University of South Carolina majoring in Public Health. I am planning on becoming a speech pathologist or a nurse. My focus is to work with the younger community. I have three little cousins that have given me the opportunity to watch over them and be a role model for. Over the summer...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Alexis and I am an early childhood educator who's passionate about responsive child care!
I have 10 yeas experience providing in home child care, and 5 years experience as a lead classroom teacher. I'm now focusing my energy on providing high quality care in your child's natural environment.
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Allie R.
Columbia, SC
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have over 1 year of experience on and off. I have several little cousins ranging from the ages of a new born to 11 years old. I have done competitive cheerleading my whole life and with that brings being on a team with kids younger than me. I enjoy crafts, cleaning, and just hanging out! I am a junior in college at the...
Allie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am the oldest of five children, so I have grown up taking care of children. I have also babysat for my church in the nursery and for the ladies bible study on Tuesday mornings. I have nannied for a summer for two girls under the age of 8. I am very down to earth and very careful with young ones. I have been babysitting since I...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Columbia, SC
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Columbia, SC?
You can review 179 after school babysitter profiles near you in Columbia, SC 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, SC?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Columbia, SC is $15.13. 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, SC?
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, SC on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Columbia, SC 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, SC can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Columbia, SC?
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 Columbia, SC.
Ratings for Columbia, SC after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Columbia, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 179 listed after school babysitters.