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After school babysitters in Lafayette, CA
Lana W.
Lafayette, CA
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Lana,
I am about to graduate from Miramonte High School in May of 2024. After I graduate I am looking to babysit a few days a week during the Summer. At the end of Summer I will be attending the University of Colorado, Boulder where I will be majoring in Early Elementary Education.
I started working with kids in eighth...
Lana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 10 ++ years of experience babysitting, being a nanny and taking care of my own kids. It is something I truly love to do. I am flexible with my hours. I am happy to do light laundry, dishes and cook as well. In my most recent job I took care of a child from from the age of 7 months to 2 years old. I worked for the family...
Fiona can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience providing child care and love kids (including caring for children with disabilities and special needs). My undergraduate bachelor's program included a university studies focus in Child and Family Studies. I have provided child care for countless families beginning in middle school. I've assisted in...
Cassandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Maya S.
Lafayette, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a compassionate caregiver with a passion for nurturing young minds. My creative and imaginative nature allows me to engage children in enriching activities that spark curiosity and imagination. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I've honed my ability to cater to their individual needs and...
5.0
(4)
Dedicated and experienced nanny with 5 years of experience providing care for children from infants to 12 years old. Skilled in creating a safe and stimulating environment for children, managing daily schedules, and providing after-school pick-up services. Passionate about fostering the development and growth of children through...
Manika can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Manika worked with us for over 10 months and she has been awesome with our daughter. My daughter is on the spectrum. She actively engaged in her therapies and she found and researched new ways to work and play with her. My daughter absolutely adored her.
She drove...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
5 years of professional experience working with children from infant to middle school age. Oldest of 5 children. Fun-loving, patient, and reliable. Currently working during the school day as a paraprofessional in an SDC class. Experience with special needs children, g-tube feedings, and administering medication. Looking for...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah is fantastic!! She has been working for us for about a year now and our toddler absolutely adores her. She is incredibly loving, patient, kind, and responsible. Her communication and professionalism are top notch. She is well-versed in infant and child...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
I'm Isabella, and I am recent graduate at UC Berkeley majoring in Feminist Studies and minoring in Public Health. I am adult, child, and baby First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I have been babysitting since the age of 12 outside of the house, with ages from 12 mo. to 12 years, up to four kids at a time. I am an outgoing and...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabella is very caring, punctual, great at decision making and is great with kids. She finds great activities for kids to do and they always have fun with her. Your kids will be in great hands with Isabella!"
Allie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With babysitting being my first job as a teen, this caretaker role has always felt right to me as a responsible, compassionate, and joyful person. I supported myself through high school and into college at UC Santa Cruz babysitting for several families with children from 3 months - 13 years old. Having recently moved to the area...
Rosie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rosie took care of my boys on a regular basis during the school year, picking them up from school, helping with homework, shuttling them too and from sports. She always was punctual, incredibly dependable and responsible and showcased such great energy with my...
Stacey G.
Danikalynn A.
Oakland, CA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love been around kids of all ages, before I became a nanny I was working with child as a group leader/ after school coordinator. I have also worked with kids with special need. I have 4 children of my own. I enjoy doing activities, learning, coloring, singing, building clubhouses, baking if child/ren is old enough and like...
Danikalynn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danikalynn is wonderful with children. She came in a pinch to support me with my 8 and 4 year olds. She was prompt, sweet, attentive, and assertive. I would absolutely book her again."
Connie S.
Omana S.
Martinez, CA
$15-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Omana! I'm currently a nursing student. Currently live in Pinole but worked all around the bay. I have my own car & don't smoke. Ive been professionally nannying for about 5 years. I've also worked with children from many ages in varies settings such as childcare, classrooms, after school programs, tutoring...
Omana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Omana to work with our infant while we were on the waitlist for daycare. Omana was highly professional, competent, and generally very pleasant to have in our home. She was excellent at anticipating the needs of our baby, receiving feedback about how we...
Arielle S.
Alexa A.
Danville, CA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Alexa and I am 27 years old. I am an Elementary School Teacher, and have a bachelors degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences. I also tutor multiple subjects, and ASL on the side. I am a reliable and experienced babysitter, house sitter, and dog sitter. I look forward to meeting you and your family. Please feel...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexa took excellent care of my kids and they both loved her!"
Susannah P.
5.0
(18)
I'm passionate about caring for children and have accrued over a decade of experience as a childcare provider. I find great joy in nurturing the growth and development of children. I've worked with children of various ages, from infants to preteens, and have the knowledge and skills to ensure their safety and well-being. I'm...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nancy is great with my 2 and 5 year old. She’s a fabulous cook who leaves the kitchen cleaner than she found it. It has been great having help getting my son to after school activities without missing work."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because as I already mentioned I enjoy caring for others and also love getting to know their unique characters! I love kids and working with them I believe is the best job for me!
I'm looking for a job that provides a safe and comfortable environment to care for a child. I am looking to babysit kids 3...
5.0
"Bizunesh is currently our part-time nanny and we would highly recommend her! She's extremely reliable, patient, kind and loving to our 18-month old son. She understands young toddlers well, and offers my son the structure that he needs to feel safe, but also makes...
Kate L.
Carrie K.
Danville, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
INFANT NANNY; RETIRED MOTHER, EDUCATOR, THERAPIST, ADMIN.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
After a long and rewarding career, I have retired from my professional life and can think of nothing better than to continue my relationships and love of children and their families by caring for your precious babies. I have master's level degrees in general and special education and public school administration. I retired in...
Carrie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carrie has been an absolute dream to work with! She started caring for my infant son at 4 months, and will be with us until he turns one when he starts daycare for the social interaction. I now consider Carrie a part of the family and friend, and know that we will...
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for taking care and loving children. I made it my life long career and hobby to teach and raise children. I have 20 years experience in child care. I worked for Adventure Time for 10 years as an after school teacher for kids in the age range of 5-10 years old and another 10 years at Stepping Stones...
Massuda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Massuda has been a loving nanny to our daughter for the last 20 months. She has been a very caring and a calming presence with her and has created a lasting bond. Massuda has been extremely reliable and flexible with our ever changing schedules and helps with all...
Jessica M.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I choose to be nanny because I love kids. I have experience looking after them for more than 5 years. I am compassionate, reliable, trustworthy. I volunteered teaching to small kids (primary school level). I enjoy their company, spending time with them doing activities like playing, drawing, reading books, teaching them, taking...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 2 year-old adores Kalsang. Highly recommend!"
Eugene T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kristy , I am 42 years old. I have 20 years child care/nanny experience. I am CPR and aid trained. I received my Medical assistant certificate in 2003 and am a certified EKG technician. I have watched over children of all ages , disabled children as well. I drop my two off at 8:15 a.m. and pick them up at 6...
Kristy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristy is a very patient and loving child care provider. She was always on time. My children (14,13 and 9) loved how creative she was. I would highly recommend Kristy. "
Andriana Y.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alma. I have experience in baby care for 14 years. I have one girl aged 13. I have references. I am responsible.
Alma can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Alma to watch our two little ones (1yr and 3yr) for a date night. She was right on time, was really paying attention to the kids and did a great job of building up the rapport. She texted us a couple photos with the kids smiling and having a good time...
Shan L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daija (like Deja vu), I am a Berkely native. I just graduated college with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Public Health and soon to attend dental school. I just moved back home from college and am looking for work in the meantime. I love hikes, trying new foods, hanging out with family and friends, and arts...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daija recently watched our kids during a party at our house and she did a great job! We had warned her earlier that her night would be occasionally disrupted with guests touring the house and the kids attempts to "tour" the party downstairs, but she took it...
Kevin P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been employed as a nanny for the past two years with two families. Currently I am working with a family and look after three children (ages7, 4, & 20 months) I have been with this particular family for a year. I homeschool the two older children and also transport them to various extracurricular activities. I have...
Tanya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tanya was a life saver! We just had a bad experience with a nanny that was unreliable and were very cautious of our next hire. She came highly recommended from trusted friends so we gave her a shot.
She didn’t disappoint. She wasn’t late once out of the 6+ months...
Cristina H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lafayette, CA
Manika T.
5.0
Manika worked with us for over 10 months and she has been awesome with our daughter. My daughter is on the spectrum. She actively engaged in her therapies and she found and researched new ways to work and play with her. My daughter absolutely adored her.
She drove her to school and to and from all...
- Care member
Savannah R.
5.0
Savannah is fantastic!! She has been working for us for about a year now and our toddler absolutely adores her. She is incredibly loving, patient, kind, and responsible. Her communication and professionalism are top notch. She is well-versed in infant and child development and really understands the...
- Care member
Isabella V.
5.0
Isabella is very caring, punctual, great at decision making and is great with kids. She finds great activities for kids to do and they always have fun with her. Your kids will be in great hands with Isabella!
- Allie C.
Rosie C.
5.0
Rosie took care of my boys on a regular basis during the school year, picking them up from school, helping with homework, shuttling them too and from sports. She always was punctual, incredibly dependable and responsible and showcased such great energy with my boys. They loved her! In addition she...
- Stacey G.
Danikalynn A.
5.0
Danikalynn is wonderful with children. She came in a pinch to support me with my 8 and 4 year olds. She was prompt, sweet, attentive, and assertive. I would absolutely book her again.
- Connie S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Lafayette, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Lafayette, CA?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Lafayette, CA 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 Lafayette, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Lafayette, CA is $25.75. 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 Lafayette, CA?
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 Lafayette, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Lafayette, CA 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 Lafayette, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Lafayette, CA?
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