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60 after school babysitters are listed in Lakewood, CA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Lakewood, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have much experience caring for and looking after children. I also have professional experience working with children in schools as well as being a behavioral tech for children on the spectrum. I am CPR certified and have first aid training. I am very energetic and have always enjoyed being around and working with children.
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Autumn was super sweet to my kids. Especially the baby. She did have a hard time with the toddler he is especially demanding of attention at times oldest was 4 and the baby was 5 months at the time, but she did a great job trying to balance both. She's extremely...
Lanae B.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Chelsea, I am currently a student in college. I have experience babysitting children of all ages and have been a nanny for about 5 years now. I have volunteered at a center with children as well. The youngest age I have watched is about 3 weeks old and the baby is now about 4 and I still keep in touch with the...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We found Chelsea to help with childcare four years ago. She is an amazing provider and my kids ask for her all of the time. Chelsea is playful, thoughtful and patient (so patient)! Chelsea has such a nurturing touch with the kids and has become part of our family."
Joanne H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Education & Certifications
Pursuing Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Completed 12 ECE units
Newborn Care Certification
Experience
5+ years babysitting experience
1 year caring for infants (4mos-12mos) and 4 years caring for toddlers (1yr-4yrs)
Activities & Developmental Play
Engaging infants with: picture...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is so sweet and gentle with my baby. She is very attentive and responsive, as well! 🙂"
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia is amazing with my daughter and my daughter loves Julia!!! I have never felt more comfortable with someone watching my child."
Kayla R.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a devoted infant daycare provider, college-educated, and a mother who understands the importance of providing loving care and fostering early childhood development. With extensive experience caring for twins and children with special needs, I create a nurturing and stimulating environment for little ones. I am...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her. Unfortunately I chose to ignore the one other bad review about Maria changing the terms of her arrangement close to the start date,...
Christian R.
3.0
(2)
Hello parents,
My name is Andrea, I am a recently graduated college student from the University of California Merced. I graduated with a bachelor's in Biology. I am happy to say that I have had 4 years of experience looking after children of all ages (newborns to 6 years old)! All in which I have provided excellent care for! I...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrea worked for us over the summer caring for our 9 y son and 14 y daughter who is on the Spectrum. She provided childcare, transportation, light housekeeping and dog duties. She was one the best caregivers we have ever had and a joy to work with! She is hard...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
For 20 years I have been babysitting and have two school-aged children of my own. I enjoy taking the kids to the park and beach, library, reading, playing, etc. I have reliable transportation, CPR and First Aid certifications, a degree in Child and Adolescent Development, an early Childhood associate teacher certificate and a...
Edith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Edith is the most caring, sensible person you will find. She’s been great with both my kids (3 yo boy and 1 yo girl). She’s calm and fun. That’s a really good combination in my opinion. "
Hanbyul J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kirsti and I have a passion for working with children. I have been working with children for over 15 years and I have three children. 7, 3 and 2!
I have my Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies (elementary education) and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Studies. I also am pediatric and adult first aid and CPR...
Kirsti can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kirsti was great with our kids. She thought of fun activities for each child based on their interests. She was on-time and reliable. She has a great positive attitude. I would definitely hire her again!"
Angela V.
5.0
(7)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mrs. Virginia was hired as a tutor mid-year for my 5th grader. She works with her two hours each day and was able to hit the ground running. She is flexible, fun and compassionate but firm when needed. I appreciate her professionalism and dedication, my child...
Monique 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Emily E.
Whittier, CA
$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 21 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily watched my child today. She was on time, which is way harder to find on this website than it should be. My son loved her. And she cooked us a great meal."
Tamara C.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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
10 + years of experience taking care of kids of all ages . Babysitting was one of my firsts jobs , I love caring for kids I do it all cook clean play read teach and dance .
Most importantly I'd care for your babies the way I've cared for my own .
Jazminn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jazminn did a great job for us, we will hire her again soon!"
Katie K.
5.0
(1)
My name is Maya,
I am preschool teacher also I am a medical assistant. I enjoy arts & crafts, being outdoors, reading and creative play. I believe children should always have great and wonderful memories as they re growing up. I love receiving opportunities to meet new children and families . I truly enjoy being with children...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maya was very reliable and punctual! She mad my kids feel comfortable the moment she stepped in my house. She takes pride in all the work she provides. She is overall amazing, detail oriented and a pleasure to have her when needed! You wont be disappointed. "
Care member
Monica A.
Downey, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Monica, I am a patient, caring, energetic, and creative individual. I really enjoy working with children and I have 20 years of experience working with a wide variety of age groups. I've participated in running summer camps and taught at after school programs, Montessori's, and Head Starts. I also volunteered...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"If there were more stars to give her I would!! Monica was our nanny for 3 years and I could not have asked for a better person for the job. She treated our boys like her own, she would bring her own crafts for them to do, take them to local story times, and was...
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have previous experience with caring for children from age 3 months to 15 years old. I have cared for these children, provided meals as well as assist parents on appointments with them. I have taken kids to appointments, dance classes, doctor visits, outdoor activities as well with little to no supervision. I also worked as a...
Alisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Excellent worker, responsible, loving and most importantly she was very responsible and attentive to our family and our child’s needs. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a State Certified Nutritionist Assistant with over 34 years of experience working for W. I. C. with expecting mothers, new mothers, and their infants. I am CPR certified, have given classes in nutrition, breastfeeding, and prenatal. Aside from my experience working at W. I. C. I am a mother myself to 2 boys and 2 girls. As...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thelma is a very caring person, she is reliable, clean, organized, punctual person; she has good character and is very loving towards others. I have known Thelma for over 30 years."
Care member
Mckenzie M.
Whittier, CA
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over five years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare solutions. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and friendly nature, allows me to connect easily with children of all ages.
I believe in open...
Mckenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is an incredible nanny. She is caring, dependable, and always ensures the children are happy and safe. Her dedication and positive attitude make her a joy to have around. Highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
HI! My name is Makenzie and I am finishing my bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies at CSULB . I am 24 years old, have worked with a family on and off for over 7 years and have also been working with a blended family of 10 (yes! There are 8 kids!) for just over 3 years. I've had experience with newborns, toddlers,...
Makenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I kind of wish that I could publicly post my phone number here so that you could call me and I could personally answer any questions you might have.
I could write a literal novel about my experience with hiring a nanny for the first time, having someone new in...
Grace C.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lakewood, CA
Autumn A.
5.0
Autumn has babysat for our 3 children 4 and under several times over the past two months. She has been good at communicating with me and my kids really seem to like her! She does her "homework" and tries hard to learn how our family does things. I think she would make a great full-time nanny or...
- Michelle R.
Sabrina R.
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.
Chelsea G.
5.0
We found Chelsea to help with childcare four years ago. She is an amazing provider and my kids ask for her all of the time. Chelsea is playful, thoughtful and patient (so patient)! Chelsea has such a nurturing touch with the kids and has become part of our family.
- Joanne H.
Stephanie V.
5.0
Stephanie has taken care of our baby a few times and she has always been punctual and very caring with him. She warmly engages with the baby and cares for him well.
- Care member
Julia T.
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.
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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 18 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 $19.44. 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.
Ratings for Lakewood, CA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Lakewood, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.