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I currently work with special needs students. I have over 16 years of child care experience. I'm patient, nurturing, and fun!
Britt can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Heather W.
Spring Hill, TN
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm an enthusiastic childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over 25 years of experience, I'm dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. I possess a patient, calm, and friendly demeanor, which allows me to connect with children...
Heather can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am a 22-year-old college student looking for a job in between semesters. I have 7 years of experience taking care of children, starting with my own 2 brothers and sisters, as well as the kids of families from my church and the Spring Hill community. I've lived on my own for a few years and can cook with a recipe and...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Joy S.
Spring Hill, TN
$13-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Joy, and I'm an 18-year-old student at a private Christian high school. I've been around kids for as long as I can remember - I'm the oldest of two younger sisters, which taught me a lot about caring and responsibility from a young age.
I started gaining hands-on experience when my youngest sister was born and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was a preteen, but have been in the professional space on and off for a number of years as well. I have worked with many types of children, and was a substitute paraprofessional with special needs children as well as working with general education preschoolers in a school setting. I have always...
Deanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very happy with her level of care. "
Kimberly B.
Amina D.
Spring Hill, TN
$12-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm an attentive, formal, and creative childcare provider with 1 year of experience. I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering their development. My experience has taught me to adapt my caregiving style to meet the unique needs of each child, and I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to...
Makinzi T.
Spring Hill, TN
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have reliable transportation, CPR, AED and first aid certified. I have experience with special needs as well. I have been a full time and part time nanny and also have experience in a daycare. I can provide references
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I have been a nanny/household assistant for four years! I have completed nearly 30 certifications, including First Aid and CPR. I am looking to step into a full time house managing/assistant position. I am very organized, a great communicator, and can work well independently or alongside others! I can create an...
I have been watching my siblings, family member kids and neighbor kids since I was 14. I'm a very energetic and friendly person. I have previously worked at the academy (daycare/ preschool) as an assistant teacher. I've also worked at generation learning center in franklin as a lead teacher. I enjoy spending time with kiddos and...
Carissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm Caroline, a 28-year-old mom of two little girls (a 5-year-old and a 1-year-old). My experience as a mom has provided me with invaluable insights into childcare while babysitting for over a decade. I have experience from my previous roles as a nanny for girls and boys (ages 0 - 14), single and multiple, which further...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hiii! My name is Sandra and I am from Colombia I have been in the US for almost 5 years, my native language is spanish, but I have a intermediate English level ( I am taking English classes right now), I consider myself a fun person, warm, kind, responsible, with great patience, mother of 2 teenage children, willing and with a...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Sandra has been talking care of my children for nearly 4 years. I went back to work 8 weeks after having my first son and she's been with our family ever since. She has taken care of my kids as if they were her own, she is truly part of our family now. She's kind,...
Lissa R.
Reagan A.
Chapel Hill, TN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Reagan and I am 25 years old. I have been a babysitter and pet sitter for about 13 years and have worked with 30+ families throughout my community. My husband and I moved to Chattanooga about three years ago, and thankfully, due to his new job we were able to move back to the middle TN area! I earned an...
Reagan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reagan worked with our family for nearly a year and watched our three daughters (ages 6 and twin 5 year olds). She is very mature, kind, integral and responsible. Our daughters thrived while in her care. As a home school and working busy Mom she helped me with...
Dawn C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Lauren. I am a graduate University of Tennessee with my bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture. Home for the holidays and looking to help with various tasks. I have the heart of a kid and love playing games, love to cook (especially for a gen z), pet lover, non-smoker, extremely organized, and have my own...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was a fabulous addition to our family! She helped with everything-childcare, running errands and Even wrapping presents since we tied here around the holidays. Lauren was reliable, responsible, and flexible. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Lauren M.
Savannah J.
Franklin, TN
$12-17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'll put it simply, I love working with kids. I have been babysitting and working with children for almost 10 years now. My experience ranges from newborns to 11-year-olds. I was an assistant teacher at a preschool for quite a while, and I still operate under those standards and still continue to work with many of the families...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Savannah is wonderful. She's so pleasant and easy going, and deals with my often difficult children wonderfully. I can always count on her to be punctual and flexible. She has alleviated so much stress from our lives in finding a dependable sitter; I highly...
Cameo C.
Caroline B.
Franklin, TN
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Caroline, I am a child caregiver, and I absolutely love kids, I am one of 12 kids in my family so I have been around children all my life. I am very responsible and I have a reliable safe vehicle. I am a fun aunt with 7 nieces and nephews so I am great with small children as well as older children. I have babysat up...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caroline did a great job taking care of my children and would recommend her to anyone needing childcare. Will defiantly hire again."
Megan A.
5.0
(2)
I am a mom of two boys, who are 12 and 14. Before I had kids, I was an administrative assistant in Chicago. I have been a personal assistant in recent years as well.
I am a yoga instructor and am interested in working on my days off, particularly when the kids are in school.
I am also available to babysit. I love kids,...
Sonja can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sonja is incredibly reliable and I would trust her to take care of any needs I had. She is compassionate, patient, loyal, and hard working. You will not be disappointed having her work for you!"
Christina O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Abigail and I have been a babysitter for 7 years now. I am currently a student at Middle Tennessee State University studying behavioral and health sciences. I currently teach preschoolers once a month at a local church. I have babysat for ages 6 months- 13 over the years.
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail watched my 2 year old and 1 year old all day (13 hours!!) She did a great job with them and even cleaned my dishes! I would absolutely recommend her! "
Deborah B.
5.0
(4)
I've had much experience with childcare my whole life! My mother would nanny, so I grew up helping take care of others. I see a big importance with family and children. I started babysitting at 13, and have some experience with children with special needs, children in foster care, and infants. I'm extremely patient and willing...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Abi is sweet and reliable! She is extremely creative, so your kids will never be bored. I have known Abi for 7 years now, and I can vouch that she is a warm and loving individual with motherly qualities. She has background working for several families including...
Edith G.
Aubrey A.
Franklin, TN
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi my name is Aubrey. I've worked with children in a number of capacities over the last 15 years. I have worked as a sitter, camp counselor, dance teacher, and behavioral therapist for children on the autism spectrum.
I currently work at a Waldorf school as the office manager and after school program coordinator where I work...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Tsion(see-own)!
I love working with kids because they are super fun and energetic. I also love watching them grow up and learn new things. I have been watching kids for almost 10 years!
Currently, I am a full time nanny for an amazing in Nashville. I have been with them for almost a year and have gained a...
Tsion can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, TN
Deanna L.
5.0
Very happy with her level of care.
- Kimberly B.
Sandra R.
5.0
Sandra has been talking care of my children for nearly 4 years. I went back to work 8 weeks after having my first son and she's been with our family ever since. She has taken care of my kids as if they were her own, she is truly part of our family now. She's kind, loving, fun, and very patient....
- Lissa R.
Reagan A.
5.0
Reagan worked with our family for nearly a year and watched our three daughters (ages 6 and twin 5 year olds). She is very mature, kind, integral and responsible. Our daughters thrived while in her care. As a home school and working busy Mom she helped me with teaching the girls, reading with...
- Dawn C.
Lauren J.
5.0
Lauren was a fabulous addition to our family! She helped with everything-childcare, running errands and Even wrapping presents since we tied here around the holidays. Lauren was reliable, responsible, and flexible. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Lauren M.
Savannah J.
5.0
Savannah is wonderful. She's so pleasant and easy going, and deals with my often difficult children wonderfully. I can always count on her to be punctual and flexible. She has alleviated so much stress from our lives in finding a dependable sitter; I highly recommend her.
- Cameo C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Columbia, TN
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Columbia, TN?
You can review 10 after school babysitter profiles near you in Columbia, TN 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, TN?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Columbia, TN is $16.70. 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, TN?
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, TN on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Columbia, TN 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, TN can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Columbia, TN?
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