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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! I am Karri. I have been a sitter for about 5 years. I have been in childcare since college. I volunteered at the day care near my college to help out with meal prep, nap time, new norms, activities and homework. I find it personally satisfying to help the future of our world. I've tutored many kids and helped with...
Karri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I am 31 years old with an AA degree and currently working on my B. S degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education. I did in home care for about 4 years and had infants-4-year-olds. I am a certified Preschool Teacher and taught for over 5 years. I have worked in Learning Centers, Private Schools, and Special Education...
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was wonderful! This was our first time using care.com and having a stranger watch our child, so we were a little nervous! She made us feel so comfortable from the start. We had a video call meeting beforehand and she sent pictures/ updates while she was...
Rachael W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very caring, patient, energetic and a creative person. I love helping the kids with their development. I cook/meal prep, clean, do laundry, can do pick-up/ drop-offs after school or events. I'm able to overnights and early morning also.
Professional Skills: l have experience as nanny and au pair. I have worked with children...
Rafaella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rafaella is an amazing babysitter. She watches my children (7 and 9 ) regularly and they love her so much. She is like a big sister to the family. She is reliable, on time , and a great safe driver , getting my kids to their activities. She also plays with them,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paola, I'm 31 years old, I speak Spanish, English and Portuguese.
I graduate with Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Arts- Psychology.
*CPR and First aid Certified.
*5 years of Nannying experience.
*Valid Driver's license and clean record.
*Covid-19 Vaccinated.
I'm also friendly, optimistic, energetic , creative...
5.0
"Paola was great! The girls loved her. Punctual and kind. Recommend hiring her."
Sheneika W.
Allie S.
Alexandria, VA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Allie, and I have had almost 3 years experience as a Nursery Assistant in Sunday School. I have also helped organize a couple of children's day camps. I also have some experience tutoring, although it was all informal, so I am happy to help kids with online learning or tutoring.
Allie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We used Allie for the majority of this year and she was absolutely wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone."
Carrie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I have a master's degree in Elementary Education, so I am currently an elementary teacher. I have worked with a wide range of elementary aged children, so I am comfortable working with any age group.
During the summer, I am looking to be either a full-time or part-time babysitter. I enjoy being around children! I have...
Dixy can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Dixy is a fun, reliable sitter that is great at keeping kids engage with learning activities, projects, art etc. She is flexible with working hours and someone I can count on whenever I need her. She is very efficient and has been able to form a great bond with my...
Silvana P.
Lensa A.
Alexandria, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lensa, I am 23 years old, and I am the youngest of my two sisters! I started playing basketball and volleyball when I was 5 years old and will forever love the two sports. Fun fact: My parents met on a co-ed national volleyball team in Ethiopia. My father is a preacher, so I spent my entire childhood in church and...
5.0
"Lensa was a wonderful nanny for my toddler daughter. She provided kind care for her and a firm foundation that provided much needed stability as my toddler began testing limits. Lensa was able to keep her on task and help her transition well between activities...
Evan J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a full-time job from 9-5 Monday through Friday, but I'm looking for weeknight, overnight, weekend, recurring/occasional, one-time, etc. jobs. I've babysat and worked as a nanny for over 30 local families in my area. I have experience caring for children anywhere from the age of one month to 13. In high school, I would...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Had Hope for interview and babysitting job. Baby was 10 month old so can't ask him how it went but she did everything we asked! Great response time and arrived on time."
Sarah B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently working full time as a Home Health Aide for an elderly couple, one handicap & the other with early dementia. My 4+ years of experience with them primarily involves caring for the handicapped wife - bathing, dressing & grooming, preparing meals, driving to doctors' appointments and therapy sessions, preparing/organizing...
5.0
"Arlene is a very responsible person. She has a wide experience on both baby sitting and senior care.She is highly dependable , you can put her to different on the job situations and surely she can do it well with or without instructions on what to do. She is a...
Josephen C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care of many family members over the years,...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"We worked with Kathy for 8 months on a weekly basis, and she was really excellent. She was friendly and helpful with our 1-year-old boy.
Our family circumstances changed, but we will definitely keep Kathy in mind for future opportunities. She is really an...
David And Jacqueline R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Suzanne. I have been an excellent mother to my daughter who is now 20. I have great communication skills and am very friendly and easy to get along with. I enjoy babysitting babies and children of all ages. I enjoy playing with your child, doing arts and crafts activities, going on walks with them, and taking them to the...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suzanne is awesome with my child. She plans her time to make sure she engages him on different levels. Playing board games, going over homework, or just talking with him to see how he is doing. My son really loves Suzanne & looks forward to seeing her. I have...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children. I have been working with children for about 20+ years. I worked in Saint Anthony Day School in Old town for 11 years and it was a great experience for me because I worked with children of all ages. At Saint Anthony I taught the children their numbers, colors and alphabet letters and Spanish. I...
Rosalina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Rosalina when another babysitter kept falling through without giving me warning. Each time she was quick to respond and able to fill in on short notice. She is great with our 14-month old daughter and our dog, who is on the large-side and gets excited when...
Rachel A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Naila, I'm from Colombia, and I'm 29 years old. I'm a very responsible, mature, punctual, dynamic, friendly, funny, positive woman. I'm highly adaptable with a great record of parent and child satisfaction. I'm able to respond quickly and creatively to every childcare situations. -8+ years of experience with children...
Naila can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nila was great in responding and communicating and did a great job with my little one. Very pleased and would highly recommend."
Melissa W.
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone!
My name is Lydia, I've been working with kids from 5mo to 11yo since 2018, and I have had work as an Au pair for 3 years + 1 year as a nanny for a 10 -24 months.
I enjoy everything from mealtime to playtime. I'm responsible, reliable, hardworking and I'm always positive. I'm creative and I have a lot experience...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Lydia and we would highly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy and reliable nanny. She started watching our daughter when she was six months and cared and loved her like her own. Lydia is very organized and took our daughter to...
Fanny L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been involved with children for over 10 years although my age does not suggest it, I have a great amount of experience handling them and their care. My brother was born 10 years after me and since his birth I have played a major role in his care and have taken on a lot of responsibility regarding his welfare due to my...
Kalysia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kalaysia for our boys ( 10 and 8 ) over the summer while my husband and I were at work. The kids adored her. Would 100% hire her again."
Laura B.
Ingrid P.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Young And Active Nanny Who Loves Raising Children And Being Part Of Their Life
5.0
(3)
I am passionate about outdoor activities and consider myself creative, patient, and consistent, with exceptional skills in child care. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including newborns, pre-adolescents, and adolescents. I have also had the privilege of being involved in the lives of wonderful twins.
I am...
Ingrid can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nataly (Ingrid) has been our nanny for 4 years. We love her and still use her on a part-time basis. We have 4 children, and she has helped care for all of them. Our children are getting older and all in school full-time so we don't need her as much as we used...
Ashley H.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 year of experience in baby sitting. I have 1 baby boy so I have both car seats for infants as well as toddlers. I'm CPR Certified for Adults and Children and I'm also First Aid Certified, so no worries when you child is with me. I try to make every child feel like they are having the time of their life every time I...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria has been caring for my baby daughter since September. My daughter lights up the moment she sees Maria. As a working mother, I couldn't do my job without knowing my daughter was in good hands. Maria has quickly become part of the family. She is kind, patient,...
Ahime H.
Nagila D.
Alexandria, VA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am a Brazilian babysitter who have a large experience with child care.
When I lived in Brazil, I worked like nanny taking care a newborn twins until them 16 months. After I took care a sweet boy (8 years old ) for 2 years.
Here in the USA I worked like Au pair, so I lived with a host family and I took care a sibling,...
Nagila can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Bruna M.
Alexandria, VA
$25-37/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Bruna, 28 years old. I have been working with children for about six years. I'm originally from Brazil, I speak English and Portuguese fluently, also have my own car and a clean driving record.
I am CPR certified, non-smoker. My most recent position involved caring for a baby from 2 to 16 months old, and prior to that...
Bruna can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Bruna twice for a last minute babysitting job. She was great. We would hire her again but unfortunately she moved. She is the best. I really recommend her. You and your family will lover her."
Adriana C.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia. I'm from Alexandria, VA. I love kids and animals, so being able to work with them while finishing up school is a wonderful opportunity. I am very easygoing and reliable and really enjoy helping people.
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Olivia to babysit our 11 year old son after school and after camp in the summer. She is terrific. Very reliable, good communicator, and our son really liked her. Our son is now 12 so we no longer need a babysitter for after school but highly recommend her....
Amanda M.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in La Plata, MD
Dominique B.
5.0
Dominique was absolutely fantastic with our toddler! She's professional, kind and also very calm and positive with kids. Her experience shows! We will definitely reach out again. Highly recommend.
- Juliane S.
Rafaella D.
5.0
Rafaella is an amazing babysitter. She watches my children (7 and 9 ) regularly and they love her so much. She is like a big sister to the family. She is reliable, on time , and a great safe driver , getting my kids to their activities. She also plays with them, board games, imagination play, and...
- Care member
Paola M.
5.0
Paola was great! The girls loved her. Punctual and kind. Recommend hiring her.
- Sheneika W.
Allie S.
5.0
We used Allie for the majority of this year and she was absolutely wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone.
- Carrie H.
Dixy O.
5.0
Dixy has been an amazing babysitter to my son which is her cousin. She often engaged with him in different activities. She also supported him academically. I am certain that she will also treat your child with love and patience.
- Olga O.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in La Plata, MD
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in La Plata, MD?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in La Plata, MD 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 La Plata, MD?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in La Plata, MD is $15.25. 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 La Plata, MD?
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 La Plata, MD on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in La Plata, MD 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 La Plata, MD can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in La Plata, MD?
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 La Plata, MD.