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60 after school babysitters are listed in Orinda, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Orinda, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent UCSB graduate with a degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences. I am particularly passionate about developmental psychology. I have always loved caring for children. In elementary school, I used to hang out with the toddlers at my after school care program just because I preferred to play with the little ones....
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Chloe was really good with our 20 month old boy. She is very punctual, dependable and great in providing feedback on activities. My little one really enjoyed and learnt some good things from her. Would highly recommend and rehire her."
Manish K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With babysitting being my first job as a teen, this caretaker role has always felt right to me as a responsible, compassionate, and joyful person. I supported myself through high school and into college at UC Santa Cruz babysitting for several families with children from 3 months - 13 years old. Having recently moved to the area...
Rosie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rosie took care of my boys on a regular basis during the school year, picking them up from school, helping with homework, shuttling them too and from sports. She always was punctual, incredibly dependable and responsible and showcased such great energy with my...
Stacey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
5+ years of nannying/babysitting ranging ages 14 months to 15 years old. Responsibilities include daily play-time, making lunch, changing diapers, driving to and from school, and more.
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Wendy supported our family for about a year. She started as a tutor and someone to help our kindergartner during the COVID distance learning phase. Later, she also started providing child care for our 2 and now 3 year old.
I would highly recommend Wendy....
Gavin W.
Olena N.
Walnut Creek, CA
$16-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitting has been a part of my life since childhood. I took care of my younger brother, the children of neighbors, I was often invited to help calm the child or keep him busy with games when the parents had urgent matters. Now I am the mother of two children, 14 and 8 years old. I have experience caring for and supervising...
Olena can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Olena is absolutely wonderful!! She was the first person to care for our 14m son outside of family, and he took to her instantly. She is exceedingly thoughtful, observant, calming and caring. She's innovative with ideas for age appropriate activities and she...
Victoria Y.
Mattea H.
Oakland, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mattea and I love working with kids. I coach gymnastics and currently live in oakland. I previously worked at a swim school called ASA teaching kids how to swim and I also used to lifeguard. I'm CPR and first aid certified. Feel free to contact me for more info!
Mattea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Being it the first time my husband and I used Care.com to hire a sitter for our baby girl. Mattea was definitely our poster person for what hiring through this site should be about. This young lady was always a few minutes earlier than her starting shift, very...
Sharday P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I'm looking to find some hours on Mondays. I've been with my current family since 2020 but only work for them Tuesday-Friday. I have 10 years experience from ages 4 months to 5 years. Let me know if you are interested!
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa has worked with us for almost 2 years now. She is always on time, dependable, great with our kids, cleans up dishes and picks up the house. She is comfortable and a pleasure to be around. I can't say enough great things about her. I had to interview several...
Ashley D.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
Rose can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rose is consistent, gentle, and incredibly knowledgeable about child development. Our toddler, who’d only spent time with relatives, immediately warmed up to her. Rose is a very active caregiver, taking our kiddo to explore parks and the botanical garden nearby....
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Iris C.
Berkeley, CA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have worked with a wide age range of children. My most recent experience includes working with toddlers but most of my experience has come from working with elementary schoolers. What I love most about working with children is seeing them overcome/ solving a challenge and seeing them learn. I also enjoy doing DYI...
Iris can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I could not have asked for a better support as a single mother for my four-year-old. He has been a little behind, but Iris has taught him to communicate better, to express his emotions and interact better socially. And only after a few days a week for 3 months....
Estefany C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sasithorn. I am patient, responsible, energetic, and detail-oriented. I have 7 years of childcare experience, and I was an au pair for two years from 2018 to 2020. For the first family, I took care of 6-month-old twin girls for 1 year. For the second family, I took care of a 3-month-old girl for over 2 years....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Sasithorn for our 5-month-old son, and she was a true gift to our family! She loves children and is very committed to her job. My son loved her, and I'm sure your children will love her as well! Any family would be lucky to have her! Highly recommended!"
Daryl N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids. I grew up & helped raise 3 younger siblings so being with kids is something I am very familiar with. I also have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I have years of experience with a wide range from 1-year-old to 14-year-olds.
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melanie is so wonderful to work with! Very dependable, kind and great with children and pets. Our boys loved her so much! She also took care of our dog while we were away for the day and sent lots of pictures as well as brought in our packages/mail. A real gem!"
Rachel M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maghnia I love babies and kids. I have a toddler, I take care of my baby and I helped my sister with my nephews, nieces since they were born. I worked as nanny for 1 year and I drive a kids in the morning and evening this got me a lot of experience with baby sitting and taking care of babies and kids ( clean...
Maghnia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Maghnia cared for my two children, age 11 and 13. She picked them up from school and drove them home 3 days a week for one school year. Maghnia was great! She was always on time and was flexible when there were changes in the schedule. She is also very nice. I...
Orin E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Here is a little bit about myself: mature, dependable, and high-energy with a passion for child care excellence. Valued by previous families for warmth, professionalism, dedication, and excellent judgment. I like to provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children and...
5.0
"Alexandra has that special touch! She is dependable, intentional, and trustworthy, but most importantly she genuinely cared for our little guy and I knew every time he was with her I didn't have to worry.
One thing I love is that she is present, she is focused...
Christina W.
5.0
(4)
Dedicated and experienced nanny with 5 years of experience providing care for children from infants to 12 years old. Skilled in creating a safe and stimulating environment for children, managing daily schedules, and providing after-school pick-up services. Passionate about fostering the development and growth of children through...
Manika can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Manika worked with us for over 10 months and she has been awesome with our daughter. My daughter is on the spectrum. She actively engaged in her therapies and she found and researched new ways to work and play with her. My daughter absolutely adored her.
She drove...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, & hardworking!
I like working with kids because it gives me the ability to help both the parents out in engaging with kids while they're busy & also the kids by making myself someone that they could learn from and support them.
I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to...
Britny can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"She was great with my boys. She went above and beyond to engage and play with the kids."
Sakhile D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jennifer. I am 31 years old and have a Bachelors in Human Development with a concentration in childhood. I have experience working in a school setting (after-school and substitute) TK-8th grade. I am also first aid and CPR certified. I have 3 years of experience babysitting/nannying. I've met several families...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer is such a warm person! Our daughters (ages 3 and 5) always look forward to her coming to watch them. She's always on time and quickly warms up to the kids so it's an easy departure for us."
Kelly B.
Kimberly E.
Martinez, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Loving Babysitter/Provider Available For Weekday Mornings And Nights
4.5
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of people and loving them is what I do best! I love being around kids and entertaining them and making them happy. I am looking for long term work and to develop a professional, emotional bond with a family. In the past I assisted at a daycare facility for 2 years where I gained experience in changing diapers,...
Kimberly can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been working with Kimberly for a few months. She is always on time, very dependable, and is always making sure that calendars are coordinated. She gets along very well with our 13 year old and 15 year old girls as well as my wife and I. We recommend her...
Mike N.
Omana S.
Martinez, CA
$15-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Omana! I'm currently a nursing student. Currently live in Pinole but worked all around the bay. I have my own car & don't smoke. Ive been professionally nannying for about 5 years. I've also worked with children from many ages in varies settings such as childcare, classrooms, after school programs, tutoring...
Omana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Omana to work with our infant while we were on the waitlist for daycare. Omana was highly professional, competent, and generally very pleasant to have in our home. She was excellent at anticipating the needs of our baby, receiving feedback about how we...
Arielle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been employed as a nanny for the past two years with two families. Currently I am working with a family and look after three children (ages7, 4, & 20 months) I have been with this particular family for a year. I homeschool the two older children and also transport them to various extracurricular activities. I have...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Tanya was a life saver! We just had a bad experience with a nanny that was unreliable and were very cautious of our next hire. She came highly recommended from trusted friends so we gave her a shot.
She didn’t disappoint. She wasn’t late once out of the 6+ months...
Cristina H.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
I'm Isabella, and I am recent graduate at UC Berkeley majoring in Feminist Studies and minoring in Public Health. I am adult, child, and baby First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I have been babysitting since the age of 12 outside of the house, with ages from 12 mo. to 12 years, up to four kids at a time. I am an outgoing and...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabella is very caring, punctual, great at decision making and is great with kids. She finds great activities for kids to do and they always have fun with her. Your kids will be in great hands with Isabella!"
Allie C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I dedicated more of my time/career to doing doula work I am a full spectrum and postpartum night doula for the last year and I have been nannying/sitting for over 10 years. I would nanny for my neighbor's children overnight and during date nights. While in college I would take care of a class of 20 children with ages ranging...
Tiana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The only reason they're available for hire is because we're moving you lucky parents. Otherwise I'd never let them go. Tiana or as we call them, teacher Isis, is respectful, nurturing, educational. They do all the things we dreamed of like kept our infant son safe...
Summer K.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Orinda, CA
Chloe Y.
5.0
Chloe's watched our very high-energy 3 year old a couple times and she absolutely loves her! She's very sweet, caring, and you can tell she gives the little ones 100% of her attention + focus. I'd highly recommend her for any job and hope to have her back myself.
- Emily G.
Rosie C.
5.0
Rosie took care of my boys on a regular basis during the school year, picking them up from school, helping with homework, shuttling them too and from sports. She always was punctual, incredibly dependable and responsible and showcased such great energy with my boys. They loved her! In addition she...
- Stacey G.
Wendy Z.
5.0
Wendy supported our family for about a year. She started as a tutor and someone to help our kindergartner during the COVID distance learning phase. Later, she also started providing child care for our 2 and now 3 year old.
I would highly recommend Wendy. She is punctual and reliable, and has...
- Gavin W.
Olena N.
5.0
Olena is absolutely wonderful!! She was the first person to care for our 14m son outside of family, and he took to her instantly. She is exceedingly thoughtful, observant, calming and caring. She's innovative with ideas for age appropriate activities and she initiates text messages to us throughout...
- Victoria Y.
Mattea H.
5.0
Being it the first time my husband and I used Care.com to hire a sitter for our baby girl. Mattea was definitely our poster person for what hiring through this site should be about. This young lady was always a few minutes earlier than her starting shift, very kind, great communication, followed...
- Sharday P.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Orinda, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Orinda, CA?
You can review 6 after school babysitter profiles near you in Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Orinda, CA is $26.33. 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 Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA.