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60 after school babysitters are listed in Merchantville, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Merchantville, NJ
5.0
(1)
I have a long history of caring for children. In middle school, I worked with students as a peer mentor and assisted with their transition into middle school. I currently work at a kindergarten readiness program, which prepares preschool children for kindergarten. Three time out the week, I work with the children and read books...
Shanelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Shanelle watched my children from when they were one to about five years old. She was a true pleasure and really made my life easier balancing work, children, etc. She is interested in working with children, so she always came with fun and creative games or...
Monica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, funny, responsible
I like working with kids because they are funny and creative
I started working with kids when I was 13. I was 13 when I got my first paying babysitting job. I was given the responsibility to watch my younger siblings when I was 8. So I've been watching kids for about 7...
Mahaila can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very sweet and a natural with kids"
Care member
Maddison S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I have been babysitting for 11 years, have a clean driving record, and have all of my clearances. I am in the masters of occupational therapy program at Saint Joseph's Univeristy and plan on working with children who have disabilities. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician, working with kids who...
Maddison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored her. She was punctual, dependable and so kind. She kept our curious son occupied, which is a hard thing to do! We...
Kristy P.
Katharine O.
Voorhees, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Katie. I I have been a professional Nanny for 25 years.
I am a former special education teacher specializing in early intervention and behavioral therapy. I became a full time nanny when my son was little and love doing the work I do. I have 25 + years experience as a nanny caring for children of all ages from...
Katharine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Katie is one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We met close to 25 years ago when our children were getting ready to begin school. Now all of these years later her son has grown into an amazing young man. He was always the friendliest...
Tonia C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a college student at the University of Delaware. I am home for the summer and looking to help out families with babysitting or watching pets. I can also help with chores around the house and errands if needed. Looking forward to working with you!
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Lifeguard CPR/AED first aid certified. I work full-time as the office manager for a summer camp in PA.
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Valerie babysat our 2 boys (3 & 5) and she was absolutely wonderful with them. They were comfortable with her right away. My 5 year old asked us the next day if she could come back! She was punctual, reliable, and a great communicator. Would definitely hire her...
Maria H.
Colleen S.
Elkins Park, PA
$12-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I'm looking for a summer position. A little about myself: I am finishing up my graduate degree & continuing my career as a collegiate volleyball coach at a Division 3 school in upstate New York. This summer I plan to stay with my mom in Elkins Park, and I'm available mid-June to the end of July.
I...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen is excellent! She's warm, attentive and always upbeat. Her ability to understand the child's needs and perform is phenomenal. My daughter struggles with separation anxiety and Colleen was extremely patient with her. Colleen likes staying busy and always...
Tiffany G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dawn. I am looking for families/parents that are in need of a babysitter. Full/Part time Evenings/date nights. I'm located in Philadelphia. I can provide the care in my home or babysit in your home.
I am responsible, sweet, caring, & very patient with children. I am an experienced babysitter, I've watched...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Jessica O.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am certified and licensed Occupational Therapist and graduate of Thomas Jefferson University. I currently live in Souderton, PA, and am looking for a part time or full time caregiving/nannying position. I have experience working for families in the Philadelphia area over the past six years as a...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the...
James S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified pre-k teacher in South Philadelphia, looking for odd jobs on nights and weekends for some extra money. I'm a pet lover and will care for your pets and home as well. I have my master's degree in early childhood and elementary education and have many years of experience with children of all abilities from infancy...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Mary! Mary provides regular evening care for our daughter and is WONDERFUL with her. Mary is professional, punctual, and easy to work with. You can definitely tell that she has a background in education given the conversations...
Lauren C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work as a school behavioral consultant providing therapy services at an elementary school. I have experience working with children in age groups K-12. I also have clearances that are required of all employees working with children in PA. I also work part time at a nannying agency where I have gained plenty of...
Kassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kassandra was one of several who came for two days to help support our children at a rare disease conference. She was on time, did what she was asked and jumped in where ever needed. We would definitely hire her again. "
Julia T.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Liz. I am a child care provider with over a decade of experience. I am also a professional artist with a master's in education. I have lived in Philadelphia since 2006, and I have worked in child care for almost as long.
My main focus as a child care provider is overall...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Liz as our primary babysitter several years ago. Our friends and their children loved her and they recommended her. She is so loving with our son and has an educator's approach to her care for him. She taps into what he likes and needs and when she is...
Lisa L.
Madison W.
Magnolia, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Physical Education and Health Teacher for secondary education! My degree is in children (K-12). I have been a nanny since I was 13 years old working with newborns and up. When I am not nannying, I coach softball for the high school and my town. I am very involved in my community and enjoy working with children. Currently looking...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is the only sitter my girls have had other than family and has been our regular summer sitter since 2019. My daughters love her - she's attentive, fun, and finds activities to do with them each week.
We highly recommend her."
Corinna B.
Nastya T.
Elkins Park, PA
$18-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nastya! I'm 24 years old and I have a bachelors in early childhood education. I'm CPR certified. I have lots of previous nanny/babysitting experience. I've nannied and babysat for families I've met through care. com, and also family members. I'm from a big family and have taken care of a few of my younger siblings....
Nastya can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nastia is really good and compassionate with kids. I would totally recommend her"
Anu S.
Bridget L.
Cherry Hill, NJ
$16-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bridget and I have 4 years of cleaning/housekeeping experience. For as long as I can remember, making spaces look their best has been my passion. I'm excellent with organizing and deep cleaning and have 6 years of babysitting experience as well. I would love to be of help to you and your family!
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Bridget was great with my two busy boys. She even got our 2yo to nap (which we can never do ourselves at home) Looking forward to working with her in the future."
Dana S.
Suzanne S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Love And Patience For Children.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Suzanne. I am 31, currently living in south Philadelphia. I am a singer songwriter/performer. I have always had a love for children. Child care comes very naturally to me. I have a great imagination and sense of humor, and I am very loving and patient with children. When it comes to entertaining kids,...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The best nanny/sitter ever! She worked 2-3 days a week for us for over a year and my very shy, standoffish daughter loved her. They were best buddies after a few weeks and we will miss her terribly! If you hire her, be good to her-- she deserves it!"
Karen K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a patient, caring, organized, hard-working and creative nanny looking for work! I have been working in Higher Education for the past 3 years, but plan on leaving to pursue my Master's Degree in School and Mental Health Counseling. This program will take place primarily on nights and weekends, but I will be available...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey Everybody!
A little oversight about myself, I started working with children ever since. I was assigned to work with all different age groups every week. I honestly loved it. Now I am 29. I hope to have kids of my own one day. I started working with kids professionally after graduating high school. I graduated HS from...
Britney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Britney was great! She worked for me for almost 4 years now. We recently had to let her go due to my kids being grown and we did not need her anymore. She asked if I could simply write a review on here for her, where as this is where she was hired from. Britney is...
Jamie F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing caring and reliable person. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Tiffany C.
Kathleen J.
Riverside, NJ
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for children. I started out as an infant/toddler room assistant at a child care center until the birth of my daughter. After being a legal secretary for over 20 years I lost my job due to the Covid shutdown, I then went back to baby-sitting part time. . My normal days consisted of making...
Kathleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kathy is kind and reliable, punctual and communicates well. She’s a lifesaver!"
Care member
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Merchantville, NJ
Shanelle R.
5.0
Shanelle watched my children from when they were one to about five years old. She was a true pleasure and really made my life easier balancing work, children, etc. She is interested in working with children, so she always came with fun and creative games or projects for the kids to work on.
- Monica S.
Mahaila F.
5.0
She is very sweet and a natural with kids
- Care member
Maddison S.
5.0
Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored her. She was punctual, dependable and so kind. She kept our curious son occupied, which is a hard thing to do! We highly recommend her!
- Kristy P.
Katharine O.
5.0
Katie is one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We met close to 25 years ago when our children were getting ready to begin school. Now all of these years later her son has grown into an amazing young man. He was always the friendliest and most polite kid in the...
- Tonia C.
Valerie C.
5.0
Valerie babysat our 2 boys (3 & 5) and she was absolutely wonderful with them. They were comfortable with her right away. My 5 year old asked us the next day if she could come back! She was punctual, reliable, and a great communicator. Would definitely hire her again.
- Maria H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Merchantville, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Merchantville, NJ?
You can review 9 after school babysitter profiles near you in Merchantville, NJ 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 Merchantville, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Merchantville, NJ is $17.44. 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 Merchantville, NJ?
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 Merchantville, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Merchantville, NJ 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 Merchantville, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Merchantville, NJ?
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 Merchantville, NJ.