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51 after school babysitters are listed in Hickory, NC
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years
After school babysitters in Hickory, NC
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone! It's so nice to meet you!
My name is Amanda! I am a CCS Teacher during the day, and love spending my evenings planning for my next days of teaching or helping out with your little ones. Spending time with children is near and dear to my heart as I aspire to be someone who provides a loving, caring environment...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Amanda! She's very interactive with our daughters. We feel very blessed to have met Amanda and have her part of our family."
Kasia J.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a very energetic, loving, kind, dependable, and patient person that has over 4 years of experience in taking care of children of all ages. I am the second oldest out of five children. I have helped my mom with my younger siblings for a while. I have also taken care of other children. I am comfortable with pets also. I...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Savannah! She is punctual and kind. She is great with communication and is quick to respond. She is wonderful with my two young girls (4&2)! They love her to pieces and I feel very comfortable leaving them in her care. I do recommend her to any...
Care member
Ashley D.
Lenoir, NC
$14-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Full Time Caregiver, Love Children, Have Been Around Children All My Life
4.8
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a college degree in preschool children. I have babysat all ages. I love to interact with kids, play safely, read books, dance, sing, and all kinds of fun stuff. If you need references, I've got them. I have two girls of my own (8&5)
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
4.0
"We hired Ashley to watch our kids while we went to a dinner. She was on time, professional, asked questions to help set our expectations. The kids had all good things to say about her. We will be using her services again in the near future."
Andrew S.
Jayla G.
Taylorsville, NC
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jayla and I am a high school math teacher looking for a summer job. I have watched after children of all ages and I believe every child deserves a safe, fun, and loving environment. I am an animal lover and enjoy housekeeping as well. I am flexible in my hours, and reliable. I would love to be able to work with...
Jayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Our daughter had a great time with Jayla over the summer"
James H.
Kaitlyn G.
Maiden, NC
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kaitlyn and I am 26 years old. I am a pediatric occupational therapist full time. I have a master's degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Child and Family Development. I have years of experience working with children both as a occupational therapist, respite care provider,...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We LOVE Kaitlyn! She watches our 8 month old once a week and is wonderful with him. Kaitlyn goes above and beyond with household chores and makes sure we come home to a nice clean house (which can be tough with our mini tornado). She is creative and fun and has age...
Whitney M.
Kristen P.
Taylorsville, NC
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter Willing To Work Weekends And Weekday Nights
I'm a mother of 2. I have babysat since I was 13 have completed high school and some college. I have helped out with after school day care at a child development center and also worked summer camp for a youth organization. I have a very flexible schedule.
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Allie! I have 10 years of experience and I love kids! I have a passion for music and I just graduated with my masters degree in vocal performance and literature. I pride myself on being punctual, reliable, and fun! I'd love to chat about what you are looking for in a nanny! Hope to talk soon!
Alexandria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, energetic, and responsible.
I like working with kids because it brings me joy to see them happy and enjoying life as they experience it. I've always been my happiest in life when I got to be surrounded by kids. Even as a young teen I always liked to babysit even if it was just my...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hayley C.
Maiden, NC
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hayley. I'm 25 years old and a current graduate nursing student at USC. I graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2021 where I got a degree in Public Health and worked as a nanny all four years. After graduation I became a full time nanny and have been doing so since. I also was able to work part time in healthcare...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Brittany W.
Lincolnton, NC
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old along with helping care for my 4 brothers and sister ever since I could remember! I'm currently a CNA and have a CPR certification which was recently renewed! I have a flexible schedule and my girls currently go to Lincolnton Charter so I would be okay with carpooling as well. I'm...
Brittany can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was about 13, so I have about 6 years experience as I am 19 now. For the most part I have primarily watched a family friend's 3 children over the years. The youngest was 1. 5 when I began and the oldest 7, now the 3 children are 7, 11, and 14. I once babysat all 3 of them and a 6-month-old,...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Mom of four (ages 28, 25, 21, and baby born 07/2022) and grandmother to six (ages 2-8). I was a family babysitter as a teen and continuing now as an adult. I have had several parenting classes over the years and was formerly a Licensed Foster Parent. I am available for childcare, adult care, special needs care, and housekeeping....
Mary H.
Newton, NC
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Mary Grace and as a mother of two children and a former teacher at a private school. I have great experience in the field of childcare. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I have been working as a childminder for 8 years and enjoy every day I have children...
I have one daughter who is now 28 years old. I helped care for my cousins while in school. I taught elementary school for 13 years. I taught 3rd, 2nd, 1st, and Kindergarten. I have my degree in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Reading. I loved teaching kindergarten the most. I love babies, young children, and...
Candie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a mom to five, one with special needs. I am also a past emergency medical technician; current CPR/First Aid certified.
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Lindsey . I'm a military wife and stay at home mom. My husband and I just moved here because of his job as an army recruiter. I have 6+ years in babysitting and have babysat for many moms in Fayetteville, North Carolina as well as Clarksville, TN. I love kids. My daughter is 7.
Lindsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Carson G.
Lenoir, NC
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Are you looking for an experienced and engaging nanny who will provide a safe and fun environment for your children? Look no further! With 8 years of experience as a nanny, I am passionate about childcare and dedicated to helping children grow and thrive.
Not only am I skilled in caring for children, but I also have a culinary...
Carson can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hey! My name is Katie . I'm home from college for the summer and looking for any babysitting, housesitting, and dogsitting opportunities in Burke county! I graduated from Draughn High School last year (2023) and I currently attend Appalachian State University where I major in middle grades education. I love my Savior Jesus...
Hello! I am currently a student at Lenoir Rhyne University. This is my first year in college and I finally feel as though I have adjusted to all of the change. I have babysat my two younger cousins since they were both new borns (one is now 4 and one is now 5) but have not been able to lately due to their distance from the...
Caleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Leah S.
Lincolnton, NC
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with three years of experience providing reliable childcare options to families. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and development through imaginative play and educational games that make learning fun. I believe in clear communication with parents and follow their preferred...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Hickory, NC
Amanda F.
5.0
We love Amanda! She's very interactive with our daughters. We feel very blessed to have met Amanda and have her part of our family.
- Kasia J.
Savannah S.
5.0
I highly recommend Savannah! She is punctual and kind. She is great with communication and is quick to respond. She is wonderful with my two young girls (4&2)! They love her to pieces and I feel very comfortable leaving them in her care. I do recommend her to any family looking for quality...
- Care member
Ashley D.
4.0
We hired Ashley to watch our kids while we went to a dinner. She was on time, professional, asked questions to help set our expectations. The kids had all good things to say about her. We will be using her services again in the near future.
- Andrew S.
Jayla G.
5.0
Our daughter had a great time with Jayla over the summer
- James H.
Kaitlyn G.
5.0
Kaitlyn was our regular weekend babysitter for our infant. Kaitlyn is a "top of the line" babysitter. She is not only knowledgeable about a child's development and teaches them while she plays, she truly loves babies. She is patient and loving. She is also reliable - I always knew I could count on...
- Krista H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Hickory, NC
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Hickory, NC?
You can review 17 after school babysitter profiles near you in Hickory, NC 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 Hickory, NC?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Hickory, NC is $14.29. 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 Hickory, NC?
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 Hickory, NC on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Hickory, NC 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 Hickory, NC can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Hickory, NC?
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 Hickory, NC.