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60 after school babysitters are listed in Gig Harbor, WA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Gig Harbor, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience of working with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I was also a certified swim instructor and lifeguard at the YMCA for 3 years so I can teach and help kids learn how to swim! I have experience with kids of ages from 2 months old to 14years old. I have been...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Madelyn provided summer care for our children ages 3 and 6. She was always on time and was flexible when we needed to adjust time with her. She communicated really and in advance about any schedule updates on her end. She prioritized safety with our children and...
Caroline V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had a love for kids from the time I was a child myself. With 2 younger siblings and many family friends with small children I have been babysitting since I was old enough in 5th grade. My family also does foster care which has allowed me to gain even more experience with infants and toddlers coming in and out of my home....
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is communicative and polite. She cleans up after herself and, most importantly, is awesome with my infant daughter. She seems really comfortable with babies. Would hire again!"
Courtney P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Working with kids is a job I enjoy, it makes me happy and I look forward to it.
I started my very first job at 16, I worked in a daycare. Under supervision, I took care of kids ages 1-3 by planning art projects, creating learning games, teaching baby sign language, setting up snacks, patiently getting kids to wash their hands,...
5.0
"My daughter looked forward to playing with Nadya each day. I would definitely recommend her to others."
Dana S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, kind and responsible
I like working with kids because they have very nice way's of exploring new things and making new things or creating new ideas.
I'm looking for a job that is nice and that it make's me move and learn new things.
I started working with kids when I was 7 due to a family...
5.0
"Andrea is such a lovely lady. First thing that I loved about her sense of responsibility. She showed up on time. She is also a caring person. She softly talk to my baby and they play together for a long time. I’d definitely hire her again. Plus, Andrea is...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taylor, and I recently transitioned from three years at Holden Village in the northern Cascades. Before that, I worked as a summer camp director in South Dakota.
I've moved to Tacoma and am excited to connect with a family in need of childcare. Building meaningful relationships with kids is at the heart of...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taylor has worked for me for several years at a summer youth camp. She is an exceptionally reliable, caring, and enjoyable young woman, with a fun and engaging personality. My kids 2 and 4 gravitated towards her, even among a staff of 50. She is great!"
Andy S.
Brooklynne A.
Olympia, WA
$17-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time/Full-Time Experienced Child Caregiver Available
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a compassionate, happy 24-year-old college student at Washington State University Online who loves my job playing with and caring for children. I have been a professional babysitter and nanny for the past nine years, caring from newborn up to age 14. I began caring for children at the age of 15 as a paid...
Brooklynne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were lucky enough to find Brooklynne when we first moved to the area. She blew us away from the very beginning and continued to impress for the month+ we got to work with her before she left for Spain. It was a huge help for us to have someone so trustworthy and...
Brad M.
Erin M.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Babysitter And Nanny With Over 10 Years Of Experience.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids as soon as I was old enough to babysit! My main job when I was in high school was babysitting and then as an adult I was a live in nanny in Germany, and then again when I moved back to Tennessee. Currently during the week I work for a daycare/after school program for children between the ages of 4....
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I grew up with my parents owning an In-Home Daycare. From a very young age I was helping out and loved being with other kids. Once in Middle School, I started working in the Daycare after school. Following my junior year being cut short, I began working full time as a Teachers Assistant. Throughout the years I have worked at...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Healthy, Happy, Nourishing, and genuine baby sitter looking for part time work. Holistic health educator with occasional time to fill.
Melina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am 30 years old in Tacoma. I have been taking care of children since I was 10. From the time I was 10 to the time I turned 12 I was a mama's helper. When I turned 12 I took a babysitting class and became a babysitter. I started to nanny when I was 17. I was a nanny for almost 2 years. I worked in a private elementary school...
Robyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Julienne J.
Tacoma, WA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hayley! I am a graduate student at the University of Puget Sound in the occupational therapy program and I am looking for babysitting/nannying opportunities while I am in school/on summer break. I am a caring, active, outgoing, and reliable person. I am CPR and First aid certified.
Past experience includes nannying full...
Hayley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
My mother was a nanny all my life, which I helped support her in. I have grown to learn that no two children are alike and that there is something that makes each kid unique. Besides watching kids through my mother, I have babysat children on an as need basis for family friends. Professionally, I recently worked at the YMCA in...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Delaney M.
Tacoma, WA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a sophomore in college with about 4 years of on-and-off babysitting experience and I'm seeking a family who needs after-school care (I have class until 3:00 p.m. most days). I also drive a reliable car and have a clean 3-year driving record, and could be available for pickup depending on timing. I have always loved...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Kirsten B.
Port Orchard, WA
$16-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kirsten I am a military spouse and I just moved to Port Orchard about 5 months ago. I've always been the designated babysitter but besides my family I've worked for 5 different families, ages newborn-12. I took two child development classes in high school where I learned infant CPR. I absolutely love working...
Kirsten can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
I am an Elementary school teacher looking for full time work during the summer (June 22nd - Sep. 5th). My availability is wide open for summer expect for a few days that I will be vacationing in August. Before becoming a teacher, I nannied for a family and their NB child. I have over 6 years of experience. After Sep. 6th, I can...
Adriana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Hi! I am a 24-year-old Tacoma based babysitter. I have cared for children ranging in age from 8 months old to 11 years old. Hopefully I can be the right fit for your family!
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
I can cook, clean, and handle all necessary chores with proper attention and detail. I have 2 kids and 3 cats of my own so I am very comfortable taking care of both children and pets. I am very friendly and will give my absolute best to whatever tasks is assigned to me. Please consider hiring me all your cleaning and babysitting...
Vinh can also help with: Meal prep
Hello!
I have 4 years of after-school care. I have a taught after school for kinder, then 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I loved every minute of it!
I received training through my work, with how to teach a variety of students. I also received training on emotional and social development.
I'm a mother to a beautiful toddler. I...
Helena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jasmine, I am from Kaneohe, Hawaii. I moved to Washington in December 2021. I have been working with children for about 6 years now. I have worked as a nanny/babysitter back home in Hawaii and in Seattle as well. I've also worked in an elementary school during and for after school program, as well as a group...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Gig Harbor, WA
Madelyn S.
5.0
Madelyn provided summer care for our children ages 3 and 6. She was always on time and was flexible when we needed to adjust time with her. She communicated really and in advance about any schedule updates on her end. She prioritized safety with our children and always let me know where they were...
- Caroline V.
Sydney A.
5.0
Sydney is communicative and polite. She cleans up after herself and, most importantly, is awesome with my infant daughter. She seems really comfortable with babies. Would hire again!
- Courtney P.
Nadya G.
5.0
We've hired Nadya several times. She's always punctual and has never declined a request. My children ages 4 and 2 look forward to coming to babysit.
- Holly H.
Andrea A.
5.0
Andrea is such a lovely lady. First thing that I loved about her sense of responsibility. She showed up on time. She is also a caring person. She softly talk to my baby and they play together for a long time. I’d definitely hire her again. Plus, Andrea is bilingual.
- Care member
Taylor W.
5.0
Taylor is absolutely phenomenal. She has been a nanny for my three children and they completely adore her. She is creative, caring and responsible. She brings a wonderful positive energy into the home. We have loved having her care for our children - any family would be lucky to have her in their...
- Jennifer H.
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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 10 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 $18.30. 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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