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Todd S.

Happy Grandpa In Early Retirement, Willing To Help Out With Families And Make Life Better.

Mercer Island, WA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, and jovial I like working with kids because I have raised 3 boys, been a Boy Scout leader, all of my boys are Eagle Scouts, and I like helping kids learn. I have 1 grandchild, but he is in Ohio. Looking for some jobs to support early retirement. In my spare time, I like to...
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Mara D.

Experienced And Reliable Morning Nanny Available Part-Time

Mercer Island, WA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Mara, and I have over 9 years of experience working with children, including 4 years as a nanny caring for children ages 1 to 5. I started providing childcare and spent 3 years offering specialized care for a child with special needs. I'm a non-smoker with a clean driving record, spotless background checks,...
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Paige B.

Travel Nanny/Assistant

Mercer Island, WA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have worked since high school as a child care sitter for country clubs as well as held various summer time nanny positions and frequently babysat. I graduated college magna cum laude and love to study, learn, and help kids of all ages grow in their knowledge and be able to thrive in a school setting. I also have traveled on...
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Sarah L.

Mercer Island, WA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 3 years of child care experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping as well as any other additional needs.
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Katelyn S.

Highly Experienced With Kids... Looking For One-time Babysitting Jobs - Based In Jackson, WY

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience nannying/babysitting kids aged 6 months through middle school. I was previously hired by a Care. com family as a full-time nanny for three kids aged 1. 5, 3, and 5 in the winter/spring of 2023. I have multiple years of experience volunteering with kids, most notably through a program called Girls on the Run....

Teresa A. says "Katelyn is a mature, responsible, creative, energetic, motivated, caring teenager. Katelyn is adored by the children she has cared for, whose parents...

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Tanner F.

Fun And Energetic Sitter. Certified Teacher

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi everybody! I am a certified math teacher and a boys' basketball coach at a high school in Renton. I attended school at the University of Washington where I obtained my Master's in Teaching in 2020. I've been working with kids for 10 years and have babysat for the past 5 years. I've cared for many families, mostly in date...

Care Member says "Exceptional! This was our first experience with Care.com, so we were very nervous. Tanner was patient, understanding, and openly communicative during...

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Mariam C.

Full-Time Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
*** I'm looking for extra hour for date night or Fri, Sat, Sun in Madrona, Leschi, Mt. Baker, Madison Park, U Village neighbors. 4 hours is minimum. Hi, I'm Mariam. I have decided to be a nanny. I think a nanny job is the ideal job for me because I really love kids and I like to take care of them. I have 6 years of experience...

Hyon K. says "Miriam has worked for us for the past four years and we have been so lucky to have her in our family. She is very caring and truly loves our kids. She is...

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Catherine P.

Nanny Available For Babysitting, School Break And Temp. Care!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a bright, cheerful and energetic career nanny living in the Seattle area. I have 10 + years experience as an educator/childcare provider. My care-style is rooted in Positive Discipline, IPNB/Yes Brain/Whole Brain Child, and Raising Your Spirited Child/Temperament. I believe in positive parenting - providing both love...

Robin D. says "Catherine has been a part-time nanny for my three-year old for the past six months. She is extremely punctual, kind, and consistent. Catherine treats kids...

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Sarah L.

Babysitter And Part Time Nanny Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I've been the neighborhood babysitter and a part time nanny most of my life. I have the most experience with toddlers through age six, but I've also worked with infants and tween twins. I'm down to earth, have years of experience, and strongly believe that it's our job to raise the best, kindest, and well rounded humans that we...

Jessica A. says "Sarah is amazing. She gained my son's trust miraculously quickly; this was especially great as he is usually very slow to warm to new people. She and my...

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Nicole H.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bellevue, WA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi families, I am educated (masters degree). I am a special education teacher. I have experience with a wide variety of children with and without disabilities. 10 years working in a school setting & 18 years of paid experience nannying. I would love to connect with families who are looking for an occasional babysitter/ pet...

Hamid T. says "Amazing, engaging, super helpful. We recommend and would rehire!"

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Charlotte F.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I am passionate about youth development and love working with kids. I am experienced, fun and kind! I spend my summers leading outdoor expedition trips for middle and high schoolers. I am an avid runner and ran varsity track and field at Colorado College. I have worked in both a classroom and outdoor setting with children. I...

Jessie M. says "Charlotte did a great job with my toddler and infant. She communicated well and showed up on time. She has a great up beat personality. I definitely plan...

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Cassidy L.

Loving Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I first began my childcare experience by volunteering at the elementary schools my mother worked at. I have always loved nurturing and helping children grow to be the best versions of themselves. After that I began baby sitting quite often, and recently worked for a year in the child department caring for young infants to...

Care Member says "Cassidy is a loving, warm nanny. She is musically talented and I owe my son’s passion for music to her. "

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Portia C.

Stepping In When You Need To Step Out

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Quick facts about me: I'm a great listener. Im caring, compassionate and nurturing. Always down for something fun. Will never turn down a bedtime story. The messier the art project the better. I never run out of patience! I like working with kids because it's so beautiful to see the world in their eyes! I work full time as a...

Care Member says "Portia is absolutely amazing! She has been watching my girls from age 1 to 4 for the past 3.5 years. She is very reliable and punctual. I have been able...

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Annika B.

Seattle, WA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello families in SW and SE Seattle: Does anyone need afternoon/evening childcare during the week? I work for Seattle Public Schools in Special Education and I am looking for extra hours. Multiple children and neurodivergent welcome! I am on the later release schedule so I am free after 3:30 on M, T, Th, and Fridays, and 2:30 on...

Whitney W. says "We were so excited after our phone interview with Annika, truly a great conversation... but she cancelled both times when we had scheduled to meet...

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Lily D.

Child Care Provider/Pet Care Provider/Pet Sitter

Seattle, WA

4.5(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey there, I'm Lily! I just moved back to the city after 2 years of graduate school on the west coast. I love kids, (especially infants!) and im an actor, so i've got a lot of imagination, energy, and love to give. I actually teach drama classes to children 3 times a week for their after-school activity. I'm currently...

Jodi Z. says "Lily is a fantastic babysitter. My kids love her and she is warm, responsible and a lot of fun. I feel very comfortable leaving my kids with her and they...

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Angelica S.

Full-Time Babysitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Angelica, I just recently moved to Seattle from the East Coast. I have been working in the fitness industry for the past couple of years, and my main focus has been with kids. I'm missing them all, and they were definitely the best part of my week. I babysat and nanny-ed for a couple of years during College and...

Mary S. says "Angelica is very responsible and has had great experience as a caregiver to all ages of children. Thank you."

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Nicole S.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Renton, WA

4.0(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a nanny from the Renton area. I have had experience in childcare for about 7 years now. I love to play games, play music, read, and do arts and crafts with the kids. I absolutely adore finding new ways to engage and stimulate them! I usually prepare meals and snacks, if not already provided. I...

Kelli T. says "Nicole watched our son while he was about 1.5 years to 2 years old. She took took a gentle parenting approach, using redirection for problem behaviors, and...

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Alexandria Z.

Fun Sitter That Loves Learning And Teaching!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Alexandria and I have been studying speech and hearing sciences at the UW (Seattle campus), while nannying for a sweet 6-year-old remote student this year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the family and connecting with the child through creative play. I also have additional experience with a 4- and...

Roberta K. says "Zandy is an absolutely wonderful babysitter and tutor. She took care of our 7-year-old daughter during the remote school year, and we couldn't have...

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Kaylee I.

BabySitter

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as Fun, Trustworthy, and Caring. I love working with kids because it's very rewarding to be an asset in a child's growth, I love building meaningful connections both with the child and family! I started working with kids when I was 13, I am now 24! In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, go...

Whitney T. says "Thank you Kaylee was helping me out with my daughter last minute. I was nervous due to the fact that I hadn't previously met her but my daughter had so...

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Alyana H.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a part-time UW masters student looking for a full time nanny position! I have experience with multiple children, and ages ranging from 9 months to 11 years. My previous nanny position was for a 1. 5-year-old and a 5-year-old who was doing school online. I was able to tutor, and make curriculum that supported...

Amber M. says "Alyana worked for me in a school district setting for a year. She worked with ages 5-12 (grades K-5th). Alyana was always on time, cared deeply for the...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of May 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

After School Babysitters in Mercer Island, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Katelyn S.

Katelyn is a mature, responsible, creative, energetic, motivated, caring teenager. Katelyn is adored by the children she has cared for,...

- Teresa A.

Tanner F.

Exceptional! This was our first experience with Care.com, so we were very nervous. Tanner was patient, understanding, and openly...

- Care member

Mariam C.

Miriam has worked for us for the past four years and we have been so lucky to have her in our family. She is very caring and truly loves...

- Hyon K.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Mercer Island, WA

You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Mercer Island, WA 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 Mercer Island, WA is $23.50. 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 Mercer Island, WA 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 Mercer Island, WA 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 Mercer Island, WA.

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