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After school babysitters in Mercer Island, WA
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
February 5, 2025
I have a full time nanny position Monday through Friday. I am available as a date night sitter.
I am fully vaccinated and have had all my booster shots. I'm comfortable caring for children that have not been vaccinated.
I have recent experience caring for infants, toddlers, and adolescents, as well as...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amazing with children, dependable, fun and a great friend. She is creative and respected by my children who always look forward to seeing her."
Ruth Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in RecreationalTherapy which is equivalent to a play therapist. I am fluent in Spanish and I'm able to do Spanish After school SpanishEmersion with your child. I have 10+ years of experience working with kids as a Nanny, sitter, teaching Special education and ESL, and as a Recreational therapist. I have high...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria was energetic, kind, communicative and just all around a pleasure to work with. She kept our daughter fully engaged. We asked Maria to support our daughter's Spanish language development, so Maria spoke Spanish a majority of the time with her. Having someone...
Katie S.
Mario G.
Seattle, WA
$23-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm an experienced and warmhearted sitter who absolutely adores kids. I've loved taking care of kids since I was a teenager in middle and high school. After my own classes, I'd eagerly rush over to the nearby elementary school to volunteer as a teacher's aide. Summers were all about babysitting for neighbors and family....
Mario can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mario is so friendly and attentive with our kids. We frequently hire Mario when we need help and he has always done a great job sitting! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 son have baked numerous times, and she even taught him to spin yarn! They romp in the yard, go for walks, do...
Jessica A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I helped take care of my younger siblings from birth until the ages of 4 and 5. I have also done babysitting here and there for ages 0-11.
I love playing with children and hope to teach dance classes one day! I'll be going back to school in the fall to achieve this, and my availability will change accordingly.
I am looking to...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Chloe was so sweet and flexible. my son felt safe with her and she was very punctual and open to adapting to new surroundings. she's also a good communicator. 10 out of ten would hire again!"
Megan D.
Hannah B.
Seattle, WA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah! I am a flight attendant with a very flexible schedule looking to fill my off days up with babysitting! I have been caring for kids since I was in high school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids ranging from young age to teenagers. I would take the kids to and from school and provide them with...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is always on time, very caring, and we feel safe leaving our kids with her. Trying to break away and get out of the house with attached children is always hard for them and us, our kids enjoy having her watch them and it's getting easier every time! Coming...
Chris C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children, especially the little ones! I have approximately 18 years of babysitting experience, ages 1 month-13 years. I love the outdoors, any form of exercise, playing, traveling, and learning. As an educator, I believe in life-long learning, teaching the child skills that can be carried and applied throughout life. Life...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is an excellent nanny for our little baby. She has a wealth of experience with children and is genuinely interested in our baby's development. She's caring and dependable, and we feel very comfortable with her."
Dan R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Makenzie and I'm 24 and I have two dogs. My ideal match is to work with a good natured family seeking care-pets and senses of humor are welcome! I have certification as a Home Care Aide.
I like to read, spend time outside, keep up on my ASL and discover new music. Big advocate for yoga and making people...
Makenzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is a fantastic nanny. We've been working with her as our nanny share care provider for more than 6 months now. For a few months, we were with a toddler in the share, and now we are with a younger baby (started at 4 months). Nicole is seamlessly able to care...
Heather P.
4.8
(24)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Ryoko. I speak English, Mandarin and Japanese fluently and I LOVE caring for little ones. I have two beautiful twin girls that are in high school.
I have lots of experience caring for infants, toddlers and elementary school children. I am available Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. and some Fridays....
5.0
"Ryoko is wonderful, she is very loving to our daughter, Claudia. My hubby and I were scared since this was the first-time someone outside of our family was watching her.
Ryoko has been caring for Claudia from 15 months to 2-1/2 years old and I'm glad we chose...
Emerald P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the young-ins and am eager to have children of my own. Babysitting is a great way to hone these future motherhood skills. I am great with kids and babies love me! I enjoy arts/crafts, and cooking/baking which I find to be useful hobbies when spending time with girls and/or boys.
I frequently babysit a range of...
Roxie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Roxie for a date night -- our first aside from when family has been in town -- and were completely wowed by her thoughtfulness and genuine concern for the well-being, safety, and happiness of our 17-month-old daughter. Armed with a bag of handmade toys,...
Heather L.
Kathleen D.
Seattle, WA
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun Nanny/Babysitter With Amazing References !
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi all!
I am 34, non-smoker, very responsible, punctual, reliable, energetic, fun-loving and would love to get the chance to not only watch your little one, but be a part of their educational and development journey. I have been watching kiddos for 15 years and have experience with all ages. I am a certified postpartum doula...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I'm a bit hesitant singing Kathleen's praises because I don't want to share her! Kathleen is EXCELLENT with both of my children (7 yo girl and 2 yo boy). She plays with them without losing authority, takes them on 'adventures' (the waterfront, play time at the Y,...
Rebecca G.
Katelyn S.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Highly Experienced With Kids... Looking For One-time Babysitting Jobs - Based In Jackson, WY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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....
Katelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn is a mature, responsible, creative, energetic, motivated, caring teenager. Katelyn is adored by the children she has cared for, whose parents likewise appreciate and respect her."
Teresa A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience caring for kids and currently work as an after-school teacher for preschoolers (ages 3-5). I am also a wedding planner so I can juggle many tasks at once. I'm typically available for babysitting on school breaks, days off, and occasional date nights.
I love doing crafts, games, and fun activities...
Alassandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alassandra cared for my 4 year old son for only a couple months part time, and I really wished I could have had her more often and found her sooner. My son always looked forward to her coming over. She was always on time, cleanly, brought crafts/activities for them...
Olivia C.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Grace, and I'm currently a clinical counseling graduate student and part-time children's swim instructor looking to assist families with any of their spontaneous events, date nights, etc. I have three years of experience serving families around Seattle with children ages 2. 5-10. Most of the families I serve are...
Grace can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was awesome! She filled in on pretty short notice when I had a cancellation, and she did a great job keeping my 2 and 4 year olds happy and entertained. They were talking about her for hours after her visit. She did great putting up with the two nosy Great...
Jason H.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love caring for others and making a positive impact on their lives. I enjoy kids and making them smile. I have quite a bit of care experience with all ages. I have babysat/nannied kids ever since I was 10 years old. I am currently a para educator during the school year and looking for occosinal date night or one-time gigs to...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Jessie was great! She arrived on time and was very thoughtful about the care she gave to our two kids. We knew it would be a struggle to get the kids to warm up to her, but she managed to win them both (including our Covid baby, who doesn't like many people) over!...
Lisa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
22-year-old student with lots of experience with baby sitting & children. Willing to help with online learning, carpooling, meals, laundry and light house keeping. Very flexible with times. Can accommodate for most situations!
Annabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annabella showed up on time, had great communication and was attentive to my infant's wants and needs."
Tony N.
Jennifer S.
Redmond, WA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Trustworthy & Fun-Loving Nanny Or Babysitter
5.0
(15)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me, I'm a foodie who loves children, dance and traveling the world. I've been a multi-child nanny for the past 5 years. My 1st family had 3 girls ages 5-11, the 2nd had an infant and a 2-year-old toddler that I nannied for over a year. The 3rd had a 1-year-old and 5-year-old. For four years I was a 3rd grade...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We needed a one time nanny for a day and Jennifer kindly stepped in for the day. She was wonderful! Our toddler is normally a little slow to warm up to strangers, but not Jennifer. Our son very quickly started playing with Jennifer and was immediately accepting of...
Andrea N.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I recently graduated from Seattle University with a Master's in Education in School Counseling. With the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures my post graduation plans/career goals got thrown for a loop! I have a variety of experience working with kids of all ages in a school setting as well as in more personal settings like...
Tianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Awesome babysitter! Friendly and helpful! A true asset!"
Hannah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for several children (both boys and girls) from infant to 13 years old. I also have 2 school-aged children that are my pride and joy. My oldest was a preemie so I have some experience with caring for very young/health compromised kiddos. I have provided help with preparing meals, laundry, tidying up play rooms, and...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica has been babysitting our daughters, currently 7 and 9, for over two years now. She is extremely reliable, always arrives on time, and most importantly, goes out of her way to fill her time with the girls with fun and exciting things each time she is watching them. She is an excellent...
- Sara G.
Maria P.
5.0
Maria was energetic, kind, communicative and just all around a pleasure to work with. She kept our daughter fully engaged. We asked Maria to support our daughter's Spanish language development, so Maria spoke Spanish a majority of the time with her. Having someone fully bilingual was a huge bonus...
- Katie S.
Mario G.
5.0
Hands down Mario is amazing! We love how he cares for our little one. He is very attentive and keeps our little one moving around and entertained. He’s also extremely clean which is what I’ve been looking for! We definitely will hire him as many times as we need and he’s available. He’s come through...
- Care member
Sarah L.
5.0
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 son have baked numerous times, and she even taught him to spin yarn! They romp in the yard, go for walks, do crafts, and generally have a ball. I...
- Jessica A.
Chloe G.
5.0
Chloe was so sweet and flexible. my son felt safe with her and she was very punctual and open to adapting to new surroundings. she's also a good communicator. 10 out of ten would hire again!
- Megan D.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Mercer Island, WA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Mercer Island, WA?
You can review 10 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Mercer Island, WA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Mercer Island, WA is $23.30. 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 Mercer Island, WA?
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.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Mercer Island, WA 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 Mercer Island, WA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Mercer Island, WA?
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.