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Elizabeth B.

Merced, CA

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$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My names Elizabeth. I'm 28 years old. I have 2 boys, my oldest is 5 years old and my youngest is 3. I've had experience babysitting multiple kids at the same time from 6 months old to 10year olds. I've been babysitting for the past 9 years. A little about myself, I took a break from babysitting and I went to school to become a...
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Mariana C.

Merced, CA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, patient, and creative I like working with kids because I want to be a teacher in a future? I'm looking for a job that can give me experience and I want to have fun doing something I like. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. In my spare time, I like to read and hear...
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Jessica H.

Can't Wait To Met You, Get To Know Me...

Merced, CA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
I'd describe my personality as loving, humble, appreciative I like working with kids because I've grown to appreciate the small things in life, helping grow small minds with a great heart I'm looking for a job that engages in open communication, positive feedback, respect and understanding. I started working with kids...
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Cassandra Z.

Merced, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
At a very young age, I was taught to care for others. With 10 nieces and nephews I have always been the responsible one to care and look after them all. I have lots of experience with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have my bachelors degree in psychology and hope to become a school psychologist one day. I...

Claudia Q. says "Cassandra was our baby sitter for years. She is very energetic and creates a great bond with children. One of the best you can have!"

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Jasmine V.

Merced, CA

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$16/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
With a few years of experience caring for children, I believe in nurturing each child's unique personality and needs with kindness and respect. I understand that children are our future, and they deserve to grow in a positive, supportive environment where they feel safe, loved, and encouraged. I offer reliable and compassionate...
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Patti S.

Merced, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I love children and animals! I have 2 adult sons, and 2 cats. I love to garden and bike ride in my spare time.
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Ariyana C.

Merced, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion. For many years, I've had the joy of working with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My goal is to create a safe and loving environment where children can thrive. I foster growth through creative activities and educational games. I also enjoy outdoor activities. I am...
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Mary L.

Child Care

Merced, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Consider me your dependable Date Night Babysitter! I'm free on Friday and Saturday evenings to give couples or moms/dads an evening out. I'm passionate about children's development and believe that each child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. With many years of experience caring for children of all ages, I...
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Alexandra G.

Nanny

Merced, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've always enjoyed working with children, even at a young age I was helping take care of my friends little siblings or trying to hold any baby around me. In middle school and high school I would babysit, and in college I began to nanny. After college I moved to San Francisco to be a full time live in nanny. I have made a career...

Xela D. says "Alex came over for an interview and ended up staying to babysit briefly. She was prompt, courteous, immediately connected with our daughter and asked great...

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Sitona D.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Hours.

Merced, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am great with kids, worked with them almost my whole life. I've done sports, dance, and choir growing up over the years. I am now 26 years old and have my own transportation . I've worked with restaurants before such as sizzler in SoCal. Helped my grandpa and grandma around the house and with errands inside and outside of...
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Nicole K.

Stay At Home With Toddler Looking For Extra Income

Merced, CA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm 31 years old with a1-year-old at home. I am looking for an extra income job to help with the bills around the house. I have not been a nanny nor a babysitter for two decades but have the patience for children and love watching them play and grow.
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Mary L.

Atwater, CA

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have babysat many children. I also have experience with special needs children if needed. I am active and willing to help at any time.

Rebecca T. says "Mary is a sweetheart that took care of my two year old. She's very respectful of a parent's needs and was happy to check in often. She played with my...

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Victoria A.

Bilingual Caregiver & Sitter

Livingston, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have an AA in Arts and Humanities from Merced College and a BA in English from California State University, Stanislaus. I am bilingual- with fluency in English and Spanish. I formerly worked as Daycare/Preschool Caregiver and Spanish Teacher at Pac Heights Kidz in San Francisco, CA. In this role, I was responsible for...

Care Member says "The absolute best, my family love her🫶🏽"

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Maya G.

Party Princess

Dos Palos, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi , My name is Maya Isabella I work as a party princess for children I have been working as a party princess for three years now and I had started when I was 16 years old. I also worked at my local elementary school as a teacher's aid but I don't anymore since the school year has ended. With my job as a party princess I have...
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Sabrina B.

Chowchilla, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I would describe my personality as fun, outgoing, responsible, and organized! My primary experience comes from working in daycare settings, where I've had the opportunity to care for children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old. I also have nannied and babysit for different families as well. I have extensive hands on experience...
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  • 15 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.82/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Merced, CA

After School Babysitters in Merced, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 15 listed after school babysitters

Cassandra Z.

Cassandra was our baby sitter for years. She is very energetic and creates a great bond with children. One of the best you can have!

- Claudia Q.

Alexandra G.

Alex came over for an interview and ended up staying to babysit briefly. She was prompt, courteous, immediately connected with our daughter...

- Xela D.

Mary L.

Mary is a sweetheart that took care of my two year old. She's very respectful of a parent's needs and was happy to check in often. She...

- Rebecca T.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Merced, CA

You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in Merced, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Merced, CA is $18.82. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Merced, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Merced, CA can really come in handy.

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 Merced, CA.

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