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Over the last six years I have loved nannying, babysitting, mentoring, and teaching children from elementary schoolers to high schoolers. I have a vast array of activities, crafts, and tutoring techniques up my sleeve. From sports practices to tackling tricky math homework, I would love to be the newest addition to your kids'...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
I have taken care of my cousin and I have read books and played with blocks, toys and I like watching him ride his bike outside and take him on walks. I like to watch his shows with him and spend time with him before I put him down for a nap. I would make his favorite food for lunch.
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Sydney M.
Bellingham, WA
$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Finding A New Family That I Can Work With!
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom to an almost 5-month-old, and looking to bring my daughter with me to a nanny job when I find a great fit. Looking for a family with a child/ children between the ages of 2-5 years of age.
I'm looking for a job that I can feel good about, where I feel like part of the family and that I'm trusted.
I started working...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Sydney off Care.com to watch my then 14 month old son for a day while I worked and his daycare was shut down for Covid. Syd was on time even in the snowstorm. She has since helped me with various projects around the house, she cleans my house twice a month...
Isabel H.
Emma H.
Bellingham, WA
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, my mom ran a daycare business through our home, and from a young age I enjoyed helping out and taking care of the children my mother took care of. She often worked with infants, and as those infants reached school age, I would become their babysitter, watching them after school as needed. Sine then, I have worked...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back. "
Sarah C.
Brianna G.
Bellingham, WA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brianna, and I'm here because I'd like to be able to make some more money to support myself while doing something I enjoy - meeting new people! While it can be tough and aggravating, babysitting can also be rewarding and a humbling learning experience. I'm dependable, honest, and hard-working - I'll do my best to find...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Brianna is smart and was very attentive to my three young children. They loved her singing, positive attitude and using their imaginations. She follows directions and my kids are always excited when she is coming to see them. "
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hello I'm Rickia, and I have been a childcare provider for 9 years! I've been a babysitter for 6 years, and a professional nanny for 3 years. I'm CPR and AED certified. I've been a nanny for over 150 families. I have experience nannying children 2 weeks old up to 13 years old. I used to play college basketball so I love active...
Rickia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rickia was awesome with our 1-year old last summer. She was patient, gentle, and playful with our son who had a blast with her. In addition to being great with our son, she is mature and responsible which made life easier when working with her. She is a great...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm marina! I have been a nanny for many years now:) I just recently graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in hopes to become a Speech Language Pathologist! I am looking for nanny jobs in the Seattle area as I will be moving down from Bellingham in September of...
Marina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Marina babysat for my two children for several months. She was dependable and sweet. I felt comfortable leaving my children in her hands. They always told me about the games they played with Marina and loved their time with her."
Kayla A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I would love to spend time with your kids! I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for over 10 years, and most recently nannied for a family with a 1-year-old. I am comfortable with all ages. Excellent communication with the family is a top priority for me, and having fun while keeping the kiddos safe!
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was great with our four kids. I felt like our kids were well-taken care of and she even took the kids to play in the snow and brought her own crafts. We highly recommend her because she is very dependable, fun and caring!"
Bri A.
Sega K.
Bellingham, WA
$30/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a person who loves taking care of kids. I was born in Ethiopia and have been here in America for 15 years now. After graduating from High School I have been to a couple of community colleges figuring out what I want to do. I have always wanted to be a teacher but also focus on Social Justice as well and I found out I can do...
Sega can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Sega is lovely, completely trustworthy, punctual, caring and kind. We very highly recommend her and have known her for 7 years. She adores children and they are always happy to have her come over. My kids especially like to cook and do art projects with her. She is...
Kyna R.
Isabel G.
Bellingham, WA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a 26 old grad from WWU. I have worked for the YMCA for 7 years, the first 3 being in the nursery with babies and children ranging from 6 weeks to 7 years old. The following 4 years were spent in the YMCA before/after school care program in the various elementary schools. I currently work at a middle school as a social...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Izzy has been a wonderful babysitter for our family for many months now. She is dependable, energetic, outgoing, and wonderful with children. "
Nadine N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Dana, I have over 30+ years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I focus on creative play, inside and outside your home. We can go on walks, play in the park, or go to the library. Indoors I like to keep children busy with art, games, music, and make believe. I am certified as a home...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dana has been a wonderful help to our family. She has been caring for my five-year-old son in the afternoons after half-day preschool since November 2018, and she also occasionally cares for my seven-year-old daughter. Together, they play games, draw pictures, do...
Lana M.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Olivia and I have been working with kids for a majority of my life. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, watching some of the kids in my neighborhood. When I was 18, I got my first official job as a nanny to a 5-month-old boy, which was an incredibly rewarding experience. I currently work at the...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a 23-year-old nanny with 6+years of experience with kiddos ages 4 months to 12 years old and currently attending Western Washington University. I'm also first aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens certified. I have experience in speech therapy, physical therapy (ages 4 months to 24 months), and children with sensory...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia worked for my family for about 2 years. She took excellent care of my children from the time my youngest was just 8 weeks old until after his 2nd birthday. When she left us, my kids were 7, 4, and 2. She somehow managed e-learning with a kindergartener,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Maggie! With over 15+ years of professional experience working in child care, my passion for children goes beyond nannying. I have experience Student Teaching with an Early Childhood Education program that ultimately drove my passion to volunteer in my free time with several programs geared to helping children with...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maggie has worked with our family for years now! My kids absolutely love her. She started when we had our first and we just recently had to let her go because my decision to quit my job and stay home with the kids. We still call her for date night or to come hang...
Anna S.
- Fish Biologist full-time, looking for part-time childcare work in the late afternoons, evenings, or weekends.
Childcare experience:
- Babysat for children of all ages for many years, including all throughout college in Bellingham
- Worked at elementary after school daycare during high school
- Camp councilor for 3 years
-...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hello! My name is Beata, I am 22 years old. I am graduating from college the first week of May and then moving up to Bellingham for the summer. I have 4 siblings and have been babysitting for a long time! I really love being around kids, and my schedule is extremely flexible. I love the outdoors and crafting the most, and hope I...
Beata can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Grand Haven, MI. I'm active, very comfortable around water and love the outdoors, crafts, and reading. My partner is a Wildland Firefighter, currently in nursing school which is what brought us to Bellingham.
With 3 sisters and 32 first cousins, I've been caring for children since I was one. I started...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Hello! My name is Jessica M. I graduated from Western Washington University on 12/14/2024, with a degree in elementary education, sociology major. I will soon receive my WA state teaching license! To supplement any substitute teaching jobs I get, I am looking for childcare on the side to gain more experience taking care of...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah M.
Bellingham, WA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I am a current college student with lots of experience with child care. During the pandemic I took a break from school and worked as a personal nanny for a year and loved it! I also worked as an occasional babysitter throughout my teenager years, as well as growing up in a large family where I spent a lot of time looking...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, carpooling, laundry, and meals! I am currently going into my senior year at Western Washington University as a biochemistry major. I am really excited to help families and children this summer! I am responsible and patient, and I will really put in the time to get...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ferndale, WA
Sydney M.
5.0
I hired Sydney off Care.com to watch my then 14 month old son for a day while I worked and his daycare was shut down for Covid. Syd was on time even in the snowstorm. She has since helped me with various projects around the house, she cleans my house twice a month and continues to help out with the...
- Isabel H.
Emma H.
5.0
Emma was great at communicating. She left my place clean and the pets were happy and healthy when I got back.
- Sarah C.
Brianna G.
5.0
Brianna was beyond amazing with my three boys and our three Huskies! My boys often can't resist teasing each other and getting into brotherly roughhousing (ok, fights), but Brianna manages the situation really wonderfully - she's very funny, kind and creative and the boys absolutely love her!
- Care member
Rickia C.
5.0
Rickia has been a great babysitter for our kids and made sure that they were having fun. She is full of wonderful ideas of activities to do with the little ones that they enjoyed. Rickia has also been reliable and easy to communicate with.
- Faisal N.
Marina S.
5.0
Marina babysat for my two children for several months. She was dependable and sweet. I felt comfortable leaving my children in her hands. They always told me about the games they played with Marina and loved their time with her.
- Kayla A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ferndale, WA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Ferndale, WA?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Ferndale, WA 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 Ferndale, WA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ferndale, WA is $17.00. 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 Ferndale, WA?
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 Ferndale, WA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Ferndale, WA 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 Ferndale, WA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Ferndale, WA?
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 Ferndale, WA.