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After school babysitters in Cotati, CA
Alicia B.
Cotati, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sonoma State Student Looking For After School Care Position
Hello! I'm Alicia, a 28-year-old experienced babysitter with over 15 years of dedicated childcare experience, from newborns to pre-teens. I hold a college degree in sociology, providing me with valuable insights into child development and family dynamics.
I work full time during the week, and am looking to supplement my income...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Daisy M.
Cotati, CA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a mother of two. I have worked in various different field. I babysat when I was in high school as well as when I was in college earning my BA. I then kickstarted my career but currently have put that in pause. I work for the Buckelew Program as a counselor for suicide prevention. I have been trained in CPR and...
Daisy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Fabiola B.
Cotati, CA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm passionate about caring for children and helping them grow in any way I can. My six years of experience as a care provider have taught me how to be patient, creative, and fun while still being able to enforce household rules. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages, elderly loved ones or pets, I'm happy to...
Emily J.
Santa Rosa, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former School Psychologist Seeks Organizing Or Before/After School Help Position
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I was a school psychologist for 9 years (early childhood through high school), worked on veggie farms, and worked for many families nannying (up to 3 families at once; ages 2 weeks to 4 years; three trips to Mexico with one family), babysitting (all ages), and doing home help including tidying and organizing. I love to...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Yes, yes and yes! We have two small children, I say that Emily is the 'marriage wisperer" - she has taken so many of our overflowing tasks over, takes the kids to school and helps with the morning routine, does Amazon returns, groceries, errands and then all kinds...
Tessa W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elizabeth. I am fun, honest, loving, mature, energetic, enthusiastic, and responsible. I have a healthy life style; I am self-motivated, communicative, and patient. I am seeking employment for an active family as an assistant, nanny, caregiver, pet sitter, or all of the above. Most of my career I have thrived...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is a fantastic nanny to our son Gizmo and such a lovely person to work with for our family. She has a ton of experience and was an expert at putting our son down for a nap right away. She has also jumped in on learning our style of feeding and baby led...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kelly. I'm from Colombia. As an experienced child care provider for over 4 years, I have honed my skills in caring for, guiding, and maintaining a safe and fun environment for children ages 1-12. With a passion for creating meaningful relationships with children and parents, I am dedicated to ensuring their trust...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelly was wonderful. She watched our 8 year old son while we went to a birthday party. He is a high energy boy, and she was great with him. We will definitely hire her again. "
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Tanya S.
Santa Rosa, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
My name is Tanya and I taught preschool for five years. After I left my teaching job, I decided to provide babysitting services and continue to do so. I offer full time/ part time and one-time child care services as well as date nights, weekends and overnights if not already booked. My hours are flexible and I...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya is one of the best caregivers we have ever hired! She has such a warm personality and is present both mentally and physically when she plays with my child. I recommend her wholeheartedly to any family looking for a responsible and loving caregiver!"
Winni N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Emily!
I have 4 years of professional child care experience including babysitting, working at an after school program and as a teacher aide. I love working with children and am in school to get my degree in clinical psychology at Sonoma State. I'd love to be a school counselor or child psychologist once I finish...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has been a fantastic support for our family. She communicates well and is extremely reliable and responsive. Both of our kids have differing needs, and she has gone above and beyond in learning about them and considering their individual needs when she is...
Caitlin C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Alyssa, I have been a babysitter & nanny for over 15 years. I have experience with all ages, from infants to teenagers. Not only do I have previous work experience in preschool and daycare settings I am a mom to a 3. 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter and offer child care out of my...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alyssa cared for my infant son for several months and it was an awesome experience for mommy and baby alike. She was responsive, communicative, flexible, and really engaged with my baby during the day. Our family's needs changed, but we plan to continue to work...
Lauren C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for around 9 years. I'm mom of 3. I'm taking classes in order to obtain my AA on Child Development. I'm bilingual. I have experience with infant and toddler care. I have worked in daycare before as an infant and toddler teacher. Also been a teacher in an after school program k-6th.
I'd describe my...
Leydy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Leydy is a dream come true! She is extremely empathetic & patient. I do not trust easily but I trust her with my baby boy who is the love of my life. She is very reliable and accommodating. My son is so comfortable in her arms. He really loves her so much. She has...
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Caitlyn M.
Santa Rosa, CA
$22-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Caitlyn and I am 24 years old and a recent college graduate. I have my own vehicle and will drive kids anywhere they need to go. I love to color, play outside, crafts, build things, cooking, and baking with kids. I don't mind cleaning up after kids. I been babysitting for 8 years now and taught Sunday school from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has been watching our daughter for about a month now every week. She is fantastic with her and we really like her. "
Eric G.
Norma J.
Rohnert Park, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(20)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I care for children as if they were my own family.
I'm very reliable, trustworthy, friendly, loving, supportive, and caring. I'm always on time. I like to help with everything that has to do with the kids stuff. Laundry, prep meals, tide up the kids play room and room, etc.
I have 17 years of experience in Child Care. I have...
Norma can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Norma is an amazing caregiver. I appreciate her professionalism which made me trust her right away. She takes great care and attention to detail with watching my girls and keeping order in our home. We are looking forward to having her back!"
Emi N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meghan and I am a transitional kindergarten teacher. I live in Sonoma. I have been a date night sitter, full time nanny, special needs provider, preschool teacher, elementary teacher and just about anything in between. My degrees are in early childhood education, early childhood studies and social and behavioral...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan babysits for us. From the very beginning we have a very good impression of her. She is good with kids, friendly, competent, and enthuse about becoming a teacher/expanding her knowledge about child care. A+"
Rose B.
Paris O.
Santa Rosa, CA
$20-39/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, and creative.
I like working with kids because it's so fun to be apart of a child's development process and helping teaching them learn life skills.
I started working with kids when I was young volunteering at a daycare after school and after graduating high school I started...
I am a positive, active and fun young adult. For several years, I've worked at an after school program for all ages of children. I am currently addending SSU for Early Childhood Education. I currently work at Sports City coaching young children. I am just trying to make a little extra cash babysitting or dog sitting for a little...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Ari. I would love to be considered in being your sitter :) I have a lot of experience with kids, as I have worked in after school programs for kids from ages newborn-12. I also have nephews and nieces of my own that I absolutely adore. I am very patient and empathetic, and always like to set a great example...
Arianna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children since 1990. I babysat throughout my jr high and high school years. I taught K-12 music classes for 3 years at a small Christian school in Memphis, TN after I completed my bachelor's degree in music. My graduate assistant job for 2 years was being second in charge under the head teacher in...
Jolea can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Tatum W.
Santa Rosa, CA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I Am A Senior In High School Looking For Some Summer/after School Babysitting
Hello my name is Tatum and I love babysitting!! I have a very open schedule so l am always available to help out. I am very experienced in child care, I have studied child development and worked in a kindergarten classroom for a year now and have around 5 years of experience in child care. I own my own car so l can always help...
Tatum can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I am kindergarten teacher. I have my bachelors in liberal studies, minor in early childhood education, and multiple subject teaching credential from Sonoma State. In addition to being a teacher, I have experience as a summer camp Director and after school assistant director. I am CPR certified,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi! I am from Elk Grove, CA but currently living in Rohnert Park going to Sonoma State University. I am in my junior year and studying to be an elementary school teacher. I love working with kids and have had numerous babysitting and petsitting jobs in the past years. My most recent job was a school yard duty and after school...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Cotati, CA
Emily J.
5.0
Yes, yes and yes! We have two small children, I say that Emily is the 'marriage wisperer" - she has taken so many of our overflowing tasks over, takes the kids to school and helps with the morning routine, does Amazon returns, groceries, errands and then all kinds of things at home - laundry,...
- Tessa W.
Elizabeth C.
5.0
We hired Elizabeth for two evenings to babysit our son at our hotel while we attended a friend's wedding. She was excellent with him. She showed up on time, and went out of her way to make a connection with him. She brought songs, games and bubbles and hit it off with our son right away. Throughout...
- Jessica E.
Kelly L.
5.0
Kelly was wonderful. She watched our 8 year old son while we went to a birthday party. He is a high energy boy, and she was great with him. We will definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is such an amazing nanny! My son who is around 4 years old absolutely adored her. She is kind, gentle and really has a way with children. I would absolutely recommend Tanya!
- Care member
Emily F.
5.0
Emily has been a fantastic support for our family. She communicates well and is extremely reliable and responsive. Both of our kids have differing needs, and she has gone above and beyond in learning about them and considering their individual needs when she is with them. She is intention,...
- Caitlin C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Cotati, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Cotati, CA?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Cotati, CA 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 Cotati, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Cotati, CA is $21.67. 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 Cotati, CA?
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 Cotati, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Cotati, CA 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 Cotati, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Cotati, CA?
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