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60 after school babysitters are listed in Lakewood, CA
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 Lakewood, CA
Lana I.
Cypress, CA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a very passionate and loving nanny! I started out babysitting my moms friends kids than a few families around me! I love taking on all child care responsibilities! Like doing household chores, making meals for the children/provide learning activities for toddlers, and willing to drive kids to activities, and many more!...
Lana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"She was amazing with our twins. Got them potty trained and easily handled the load of having two crazy energetic kiddos running around. Our kids LOVE her and love for her to visit them now. We would have kept Lana on had we not expected her to be back to school...
Tara S.
Madeline H.
Long Beach, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*I am in San Diego now through the beginning of august only*
Hello! My name is Madeline and I am psychology graduate with 5+ years working in the ABA/special needs community. I have experience with all age ranges and all skill levels, as well as all the patience and love in the world to make a lasting impression on your kiddo....
Madeline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter.
She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her...
Joe F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Savannah! A little bit about me - I'm 25 years old. I have been a CNA since I was 18, my license just expired but it's in the works of being renewed. I am CPR certified as well. I am currently a nursing student with one more year left till I achieve my BSN in nursing. Some background information on myself: I have...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Savannah is GREAT. She instantly got along with our 2-year-old, knew exactly what questions to ask, followed our instructions perfectly, and has been friendly and communicative throughout every visit to our home. She's one of our go-to sitters!"
Daniel B.
Anna W.
Long Beach, CA
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Loving Babysitter With Over 18 Years Experience With Children From Infancy To Age 12.
5.0
(2)
As a nurturing caregiver with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about children's growth and development. My patient and calm personality allows me to create a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day through regular updates and follow their preferred communication...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Anna for your child care needs. She has cared for my children and is extremely caring, compassionate and patient. My children have learned and grown tremendously under her care, and I have no doubt she would be a great candidate for your...
Veronica C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ashley and I am a Cal State Long Beach graduate with my BA in Psychology. I also have my AA in Sociology from Long Beach City College along with (6) completed early child development courses. I worked at a Daycare/Preschool for 9 years as a day care teacher and preschool teacher. Some of my responsibilities were...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was amazing with my girls, she was on time and very attentive. She was great with my 5 year old,10 month old AND our 5yr old Pug. She was great with last minute scheduling and always shows up with a smile. Will definitely hire Ashley again :)"
Alyssa H.
Mireya M.
Long Beach, CA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Mireya, I am currently looking to continue my work journey as a Nanny. I have 20 + years of experience in the field of Child Development 5 of those years as a Nanny. I teach through everyday play, read, and always engage in conversation. I believe children grow happy and healthy when in a positive and loving...
Mireya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mrs. M is caring and wonderful. She has an education background she uses to teach children. she taught our children by reading. she taught Spanish. She went above and beyond to treat our children as her own! She is still close with our children and we would love to...
Care member
Beatriz L.
Long Beach, CA
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been a childcare provider for over 7 years , and I'm passionate about helping children learn, play, and grow. I'm skilled at creating a safe, nurturing environment and fostering children's social, emotional, and intellectual development.
I believe in open communication with parents and prefer to follow their preferred...
5.0
"Beatriz is wonderful with our son K.! She has watched him since he was 6 months old, and he is now 15 months. She is helpful, kind and always makes sure he is safe. She is punctual and has been flexible with our scheduling needs. We are sorry to lose her as we are...
Caroline S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maria. I am 23 years old, and have a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis in Mathematics and minor in Early Childhood Education. I have worked as a babysitter since I was 16 and have taken care of numerous children. These experiences have included children of all ages from new born to 13...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Chloe C.
Buena Park, CA
$22-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Providers Seeking Occasional/part Time Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Chloe and I am 22 years old. I am looking for part time or occasional babysitting opportunities as I am currently in graduate school for my masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I have 3 years of childcare experience and I love working with kids! Previously I have worked at a K-6 science summer camp and...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Me and my husband were nervous for our kids first babysitter-Chloe was great! I highly recommend her."
Katie E.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Caring for children is my PASSION!
I have an AA Degree in General Studies & I have over 20 units in Early Childhood Education.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children.
I had an ROP class in Child Development in high school (senior year). I would volunteer in 2 different classrooms.
I worked as an...
Nelda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nelda is patient and understanding. I had the privilege of watching my two children grow under her supervision while she was a teacher at our daycare facility. The qualities that stood out most about Nelda were her calmness and care for ALL the children in the...
Garza M.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parents, my name is Sabrina. I've always had a passion for working with children. I started babysitting at 18 years old, so that's over 10+ years now, was a nanny for 2 years, and an assistant teacher at a daycare. I now work at a non profit organization for children. I believe we really shape children's lives, so I would...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's nice, and always on time! I hired Sabrina as a date night sitter for my 4 month old, he's now 6 months, and she's watched him about 5 times now. She's really good at putting my son to sleep! "
Jamie S.
Megan H.
Long Beach, CA
$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a Long Beach native. I am very active in my church and have provided childcare during church events for a few years. I have experienced with watching more than one child at a time and juggling concurrent activities. I have experience with safely bathing toddlers and bedtime routines. The children range in age from 4-12...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Megan is great with children. My girls love her."
Alexis H.
5.0
(2)
Most recent jobs: I worked full time in CO in 2019 for 3 children for 2 consecutive years. During COVID I helped the oldest (6) with homework & took care of the newborn and 2-year-old.
I moved to Oahu in 2021 and started for a family of 3 girls, who had a 4th 6 months later. I started w/ them in April 2021, & then I moved with...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia is very dependable and reliable. My kids love when they get to spend time with her. Whenever she watches them they are always excited and she is making sure any of my request for that time are done and taken care of before we return home."
Elyse D.
Sharay D.
Los Angeles, CA
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Child Development Major Who Loves Working With All Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sharay D. I usually have my kids and their parents call me Shay. I have 4 years of professional experience but a lot more when babysitting my family. I'm majoring in Psychology at CSUDH. I aspire to be a good role model and friend to the children I care for. I can help with Housekeeping Cooking/Meal Preparation, and...
Sharay can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sharay took care of our daughter starting when she was about 6 months old and our daughter loved her! Our little one is not a "lay around for tummy time" type of baby and Sharay did a great job of keeping her engaged the entire time we watched her. She's helped us...
Amanda L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of 2 children, one with special needs. As an elementary teacher for 30 years, I have experience supervising and interacting with children from TK - grade 5 and most recently I have helped take care of 6-month-old babies. I am professional, punctual, nurturing, honest and fun! Music, games and educational...
Virginia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia was hired to provide part time child care assistance for my son (almost 3 years old). What I like best about Virginia is her calm demeanor and compassion with our child. She also brings various puzzles, games, etc. that help with his learning. He loves...
Whitney S.
Mia T.
Long Beach, CA
$17-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of Baby Sitting & Care taking experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, School Work, and Crafts.
Mia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Great with our daughter and our dogs."
Christina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am 22. I am currently working as a supervisor (site manager) at an after school program - Wrap YMCA.
Here is a list of a few daily responsibilities as a site manager:
- Helping students cope with emotions through SEL (Social emotional learning)
- Breaking down conflicts and building resolutions.
- Speaking with...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kristen helped watch our 2 VERY energetic children. We have a 3 year old and a 5 year old and everything went very smoothly. They loved having her over and she was very nice. We would definitely have her over again!"
Carl E.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Danielle, a certified Early Childhood Elementary Teacher actively seeking weekday evening care roles and occasional weekend caregiving positions. With over a decade of experience working closely with children, I've developed a keen ability to listen attentively and adopt a student's mindset to understand their...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My kids and I traveled from Northern CA for an extended family weekend in Anaheim. I was very unsure about leaving my 2 littlest kids with a caretaker to attend a wedding during our stay. The hotel had recommended care.com & thankfully, through that recommendation,...
Megan V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am from Long Beach, California. I am a medical assistant and a student in college, majoring in nursing. I am the eldest of 5 children and growing up with a sick mother I've gained a lot of experience with kids and Care giving. I have a little Maltese that I love and adore so pets are not a problem, I love them too!
I have...
Dai'ja can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hilary H.
Long Beach, CA
$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Hilary. I am 31 years old and graduated from CSU Sacramento with a degree in Speech Language Pathology. I worked instructing swimming lessons for children for 5 years and have been a speech teacher in a clinic for the last 3 years. I'm energetic, creative, and love spending time with children; playing...
5.0
"Hilary was great with our 2 year old and 6 month old! Our 2 year old instantly gravitated towards her. She kept me updating throughout the day. Will definitely be hiring again for another date night!"
Natasha C.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakewood, CA
Lana I.
5.0
Lana is kind, patient, and dependable. She potty-trained our twins (one boy and one girl) which was an amazing feat. They loved having her as their nanny and ask for her to visit all the time.
- Yvonne R.
Madeline H.
5.0
Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter.
She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her development.
Maddie has been very...
- Joe F.
Savannah S.
5.0
Savannah helped us out at the last minute and cared for our three year old twins for a day. She was great with the kids. Played with them, read to them and made their meals. We would definitely hire her again for babysitting help.
- Matthew D.
Anna W.
5.0
I would highly recommend Anna for your child care needs. She has cared for my children and is extremely caring, compassionate and patient. My children have learned and grown tremendously under her care, and I have no doubt she would be a great candidate for your family.
- Veronica C.
Ashley P.
5.0
Ashley is a wonderful nanny - very professional, caring, dependable, flexible and punctual. She was always very careful and tender with our 1 year old and very engaged and fun with our 5 year old. She is great at following family’s directives and supporting with what is needed. Ashley worked with...
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Lakewood, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Lakewood, CA?
You can review 13 after school babysitter profiles near you in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Lakewood, CA is $18.23. 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Lakewood, CA?
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 Lakewood, CA.