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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & 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, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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 recently graduated from WWU with a bachelors in psychology. I am currently going to massage therapy school in Tacoma, WA.
Working as a prior dance teacher, I have learned to understand children's energies, and help them flourish as individuals. I love being around children and doing what I can to bring out the best in...
Heather can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I provide babysitting services in the comfort of your own home. I am more than experienced with children of all ages. From newborn-high school. I work well with families who need extra help guiding children through daily routines while they're away. With my open availability I can help with on call, as well as overnight...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Kaylee to help with our little 1.5 year old. She has been amazing and our little one never wants Kaylee to leave. Kaylee always takes her out to the park or mall or whatever else we request to keep her socialized and get that toddler energy out!! We are...
Alan L.
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:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicola was our after-school sitter for two years while our two children were in grades 3 - 7. She drove the kids from school to after-school activities or to our home, helping them with homework, snacks and heating up dinner. She also babysat for us for weekly date...
Dina K.
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...
Hello! I am a college student looking for a full time summer nanny job. I get out of school in early May so I'm available anytime after that. I have been babysitting all ages for nearly 10 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 2 years to an energetic 7-year-old! I am very reliable, arriving on time is important to me....
Estelle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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
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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.
Kaylee G.
5.0
Kaylee was one of the best Nannie's we've had! Unfortunately she moved out of state, or we'd still be working together :-) my toddler son loves her & was excited for her to come play. She kept him active, walks, & got him out with other kiddos (story time at the library, gymnastics, soccer, toddler...
- Leslie L.
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.
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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 15 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 $21.33. 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?
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 Gig Harbor, WA.
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 12 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.