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Find after school babysitters in Gig Harbor, WA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Gig Harbor, WA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Gig Harbor, WA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello... I am looking for a family to assist with their childcare needs. I have over 18 years' experience as a professional nanny/household manager and am looking for a family that just needs part time help with their childcare needs. I have excellent references, have travelled with my past families, own a Lincoln SUV for...
Teresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teri has been our part-time Nanny to our son for the past year. She is so great! We are very very lucky to have her. She treats our son like her own, respects our wishes, cleans, cooks, shops, takes care of the dogs..and many other things. She is highly...
Kristin H.
Katie K.
Gig Harbor, WA
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a reliable, energetic college graduate, looking for a full- time nanny position. I have experience working with children of all ages in various enviroments and am looking forward to connecting with a family. From being the neighborhood babysitter at a young age, to volunteer work with hospitalized children at Mary...
Katie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello there!
I started my professional life working as a nursing-assistant in both Oregon and Washington. I began in long-term care facilities and eventually ended up in a hospital setting. After a severe wrist injury which halted my ability to safely perform CPR, I had to step out of that work field for some time and decided to...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families . I grew up in Kirkland, just outside of Seattle, and spent my childhood being outside, playing every sport imaginable and spending time with friends and family. I graduated from Colorado State University in 2021 with a BA in International Studies and Spanish, and a minor in Criminology. I have spent the past...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, loyal.
I like working with kids because they are innocent, honest, and tell it like it is. I like to make kids smile and laugh. That keeps us young.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I have 2 grown children of my own, and a niece and nephew.
In my spare time, I...
I am a 56-year-old compassionate, loving Mother/Grandmother of 3 grown successful adults and 3 Grandchildren.
I have many years of experience personally raising children and caring for my own parents as well as working in all aspects of domestic care services for last 9 years. With excellent references.
Currently and for the...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
22+ years experience working with children from birth-school age. I have had the honor of caring for kids with Autism, Cerebal palsy, ADHD and other developmental delays and even twins! I have worked as a children's/youth ministry director as well as in a licensed childcare center. I am comfortable managing large families and...
Theresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents of Care. com! I just graduated from Peninsula High School and through Tacoma Community College's running start program. I've worked at the YMCA in child watch/camp and have helped fulfill other positions for over two years. A few months before softball season rolled in, I was working as a teacher's assistant at In...
Monica Clarice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very Punctual, friendly, and caring. My son enjoyed having her care for him in the mornings. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Desiree S.
Sydney H.
Gig Harbor, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids of all ages for about 10 years now with babysitting, nannying, and swim lessons. I have worked with kids from the age of 8 months old to 11 years old. As a child care worker I have help in all aspects of the kids lives that the parents needed from driving the kids to sports and after school to...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kids love her. Sweet, reliable, and easy-going. Is able to follow instructions, is very dependable, and responsible. Mature beyond her years."
Amelia H.
Deionne S.
Gig Harbor, WA
$17-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Deionne and I am a college graduate from Central Washington University. I am currently in the process of applying for physician assistant school, which does not begin until next year if accepted. I am currently working at Allenmore Hospital in the emergency department as an Emergency Services Technician. I thoroughly...
Deionne can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Cheyenne E.
Gig Harbor, WA
$27/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Cheyenne, I am just finishing up being a nanny for a little girl who's now 16 months old. I have been with her since she was 5 months and have helped teach her the fundamentals of early childhood. I love trips to the zoo, park, and anything outdoor! I run errands- grocery shop, post office, and anything else you may...
As an experienced nanny, I bring warmth, creativity, and a genuine love for children to every family I work with. My nurturing approach fosters a safe and engaging environment where kids can thrive. I excel at balancing fun and learning, crafting imaginative activities that inspire curiosity and growth. With strong communication...
Josefina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Cameron P.
Gig Harbor, WA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caretaker with over three years of experience, I'm dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for positively impacting young lives. I've worked with children of various age groups, from infants...
Cameron can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tressanna. I am 23 years old, have my BA from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and live in Tacoma WA. I am an experienced nanny, babysitter, and caregiver for all age groups. I am a licensed CNA and Wilderness First Responder. Additionally, I also hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, Epinephrine,...
Tressanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Tressa was so amazing with my two children (5yo and 18mo old). She made outside time a priority, kept the house from descending into toy chaos, and helped meal prep family dinners. She was dependable, always on time and really became part of our family. We highly...
Katie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I am interested in caring for your children ! :) I enjoy making healthy after school or daycare snacks, love going for walks outside, making arts and crafts, cooking up lots of yummy food, reading, swimming, having nerf gun wars, and lots more. I'd love to become part of your family and help you out in any way that I...
Rhianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rhianna was so great! She was friendly, communicative, and on time. Our son had a great time and she was very active with him, he told us all about all the fun stuff they did! 10/10 would recommend and will hire again!"
Emma E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicola and I have worked with children all my life as a nanny, a preschool teacher and in after school programs. My favorite ages and area of expertise is working with infants and toddlers. Prior to nannying the last few years I taught toddler's at a preschool for six years and got my Child Development Associate...
Nicola can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicola is very responsive, communicative, and easy to work with. She did wonderful with my little one and my little girl is a handful! Her experience as a pre-school teacher is awesome and she has lots of ideas how to work with kids and entertain them. It was...
Heidi V.
Hi! I'm Silas, and I know I'm not the typical childcare demographic but the home I was raised in makes me love hanging out with kiddos! I grew up in AK and my brother and I were homeschooled. My parents provided such a safe haven for other kids to come and go as they please, and ever since I graduated high school I've found...
I started babysitting when I was 14 and I am now 25. First it started as just a few times here and there for a family friend and then they "hired" me full time as I got older.
Now, my husband is military and we travel a lot so I've stuck to babysitting just to have a more flexible schedule for us.
We're currently resided in...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Nicole K.
Port Orchard, WA
$28-42/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a deep passion for nurturing young minds, I've dedicated the past two decades to providing exceptional childcare. My patient and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive. With my extensive training, including First Aid and CPR certification, as well as coursework in Early Child...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hi there! My name is Ashley and I am 22 years old and live in Port Orchard, Washington. Currently, I am finishing my degree in Elementary Education with an Art Teaching Endorsement through WGU (online). Since I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a teacher because I find kids delightful and want to make a difference in their...
Ashley L can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Gig Harbor, WA
Teresa A.
5.0
Teri watched our son on a weekly basis for the past year. We are so lucky and grateful to have found someone so kindhearted and caring to look after our infant. She was flexible with her schedule, which was so important to us with our frequently changing schedules. She even would help out with...
- Care member
Monica Clarice Q.
5.0
She is very Punctual, friendly, and caring. My son enjoyed having her care for him in the mornings. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Desiree S.
Sydney H.
5.0
Kids love her. Sweet, reliable, and easy-going. Is able to follow instructions, is very dependable, and responsible. Mature beyond her years.
- Amelia H.
Tressanna R.
5.0
Tressa was so amazing with my two children (5yo and 18mo old). She made outside time a priority, kept the house from descending into toy chaos, and helped meal prep family dinners. She was dependable, always on time and really became part of our family. We highly recommend Tressa :)
- Katie B.
Rhianna C.
5.0
Rhianna was so great! She was friendly, communicative, and on time. Our son had a great time and she was very active with him, he told us all about all the fun stuff they did! 10/10 would recommend and will hire again!
- Emma E.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Gig Harbor, WA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Gig Harbor, WA?
You can review 14 after school babysitter profiles near you in Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, WA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Gig Harbor, WA is $21.36. 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 Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, WA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, WA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Gig Harbor, WA?
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Ratings for Gig Harbor, WA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Gig Harbor, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.