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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a certified CNA with BLS CPR Certificate. I've worked with children from 3 months to 18 years old. flexible hours. I have my flu shot and tdap already.
Nomfundo can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Para professional who has helped my single mother raise my two younger sisters while working as a One on One Paraeducator at Graham Kapowsin High School. I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of families that I still keep in contact with after finishing long term care for occasional dates on going for...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abbie is amazing! She has always been punctual and actually shows up when you book her. She's great at caring for my two boys and my boys get excited to see her. She is great at following schedules and request you have for caring kids. I highly recommend her if you...
John Teddy H.
Amarii S.
Tacoma, WA
$22-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Trustworthy, Nurturing, & Creative Nanny Available Immediately!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name is Amarii, and I love working with kids! Personally, I have 5 years of child care experience ( 4yrs. in a daycare and 1 yr as a nanny/babysitter ) taking care of infants up to school age kids. (ages newborns - 12 yrs old) . As a nanny/babysitter, I try to make it fun, positive, and interactive for the kids....
Amarii can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Amarii is very dependable, punctual. She is very nurturing and kind. Positive attitude. Plays one on one with the children. Gets down to their level. She is very attentive. Is a team player in a working group setting. Cleans and sanitizes toys. Sweeps. Keeps space...
Andrea L.
5.0
(1)
I have 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a former 5th-8th grade girls volleyball coach (assistant). I can help with light housekeeping and homework. I have been frequently told that I am amazing with kids. I can assure you that your children will be very safe and well taken care of.
5.0
"She did great with our 2 year old son! My wife and I had her watch him while we went out for dinner for a few hours. When we came back, he was happy as a clam. Serenity did a wonderful job keeping him occupied without screens! He had so much fun he cried when...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a nanny with 10 years of professional experience and I am available for date night and have a few days of random availability during the month. I have my degree in elementary education, and I've taken care of children from newborn to 13. I have great references that are available upon request. I am available almost some...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bethany has worked for our family for over three years. She has taken care of my daughter from age 5 months to 3.5 years and son from 5 weeks to 2 years. Bethany has been extremely reliable and flexible with our schedules. She loves our kids and treats them so...
Angharad R.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a reliable and positive caretaker. I love kids I have worked with kids numerous times especially outside of the normal home setting. Prior to Covid I used to work at a kids theatre camp where we would put up a musical within so I have experience teaching choreography, singing, arts and crafts etc. Besides working at a...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with her. She’s also great with our dog and 2 cats. If you want a kind, reliable, hardworking caregiver, Sydney is the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Abigayle, Abby, and I have been working with kids since I was 11 years old! My father was in the Coast Guard so a way I would make extra income was by babysitting! I have done nannying, all day babysitting, and just regular date night babysitting!
I use to volunteer at my church with children's church for...
Abigayle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sydney H.
Gig Harbor, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids of all ages for about 10 years now with babysitting, nannying, and swim lessons. I have worked with kids from the age of 8 months old to 11 years old. As a child care worker I have help in all aspects of the kids lives that the parents needed from driving the kids to sports and after school to...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kids love her. Sweet, reliable, and easy-going. Is able to follow instructions, is very dependable, and responsible. Mature beyond her years."
Amelia H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Banessa and I am 18 years old, I recently graduated high school and have lots of free time in my hands before I start college.
In the meantime I would be thrilled to help anybody in need of a babysitter, I have 4 years in experience in working with newborns and toddlers (I have babysat my 2 nephews since they...
Banessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Banessa was great! I really appreciated having her working for me. She was very kind, respectful and always did what she was asked. I would hire her again."
Chay K.
Destinae P.
Tacoma, WA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience babysitting friends of the family. From ages newborn to 13x We spent most of the time hanging out watching movies, reading books, and taking walks and playing at the parks! I am a full time mom to a sweet and energetic 14month old. He is very active, loves to play and be engaged so I would love incorporate...
Destinae can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Destinae was a great option for our family and was very communicative, intentional about learning our routine, and had a positive outlook. We would highly recommend her!"
Sarah R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience of working with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I was also a certified swim instructor and lifeguard at the YMCA for 3 years so I can teach and help kids learn how to swim! I have experience with kids of ages from 2 months old to 14years old. I have been...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Madelyn provided summer care for our children ages 3 and 6. She was always on time and was flexible when we needed to adjust time with her. She communicated really and in advance about any schedule updates on her end. She prioritized safety with our children and...
Caroline V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had a love for kids from the time I was a child myself. With 2 younger siblings and many family friends with small children I have been babysitting since I was old enough in 5th grade. My family also does foster care which has allowed me to gain even more experience with infants and toddlers coming in and out of my home....
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is communicative and polite. She cleans up after herself and, most importantly, is awesome with my infant daughter. She seems really comfortable with babies. Would hire again!"
Courtney P.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Part time Babysitter for children ages 6months -11years old.
Also do date nights.
Able to watch multiple children.
Experienced for about 11years.
I have my own transportation.
I am First Aid, CPR/AED Certified.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My girls love Ashley! Every time we have hired her, I can leave the house feeling at ease. She jumps right in and plays with the kids. Ashley is very flexible and attentive."
Leeanna M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taylor, and I recently transitioned from three years at Holden Village in the northern Cascades. Before that, I worked as a summer camp director in South Dakota.
I've moved to Tacoma and am excited to connect with a family in need of childcare. Building meaningful relationships with kids is at the heart of...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taylor has worked for me at a summer youth camp for two summers, as well as watching my 1 and 3 year old girls. For both of these she is incredibly responsible, relates really well with kids, and does an excellent job of being engaged. I would highly recommend her!"
Andy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla and I'm a military spouse and a full time nanny. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting since I was 14. I babysat for several families in my hometown in Indiana, and I also worked for an after care program at my local elementary school. For the past 4 years I have nannied for military...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kayla felt like part of the family from the start. Our 4 month old who is generally pretty clingy to Mom was comfortable with Kayla after just a few days and soon was smiling when she came through the door. Kayla not only listens well to instructions but seeks...
Danny And Beth J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Working with kids is a job I enjoy, it makes me happy and I look forward to it.
I started my very first job at 16, I worked in a daycare. Under supervision, I took care of kids ages 1-3 by planning art projects, creating learning games, teaching baby sign language, setting up snacks, patiently getting kids to wash their hands,...
5.0
"We've hired Nadya several times. She's always punctual and has never declined a request. My children ages 4 and 2 look forward to coming to babysit."
Holly H.
Casey F.
Tacoma, WA
$12-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Formerly a Girl Scout counselor and AVID tutor, I took some time off from childcare to be a flight attendant then a server, but joint issues have brought me back to my first love. Up til September, I was caring for two 3-year-old boys and a 6-year-old girl Monday through Friday. One of the boys just finished potty training, so...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
5.0
"I have used Kasey as my primary sitter for well over a year now. She is flexible, reliable, and sensitive to my employment hours. She has been remarkably able to take care of my toddler with a wide range of early and late hours, at short notice, and even after...
John G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Vivian! I live in Tacoma!
I have past experience watching children for an extended period of time as part of a paid after-school program and also just experience from babysitting younger siblings since they were first born.
I am also CPR certified as well as certified in first aid.
I also have a lot of...
Vivian can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
EMT certified, lots of first aid experience. Past work as a camp counselor and babysitter. Love pets
Jeremy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nyahyul D.
Tacoma, WA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi my name is Nyahyul I recently graduated from high school, I first started babysitting at 12 for my auntie with her newborn and two younger kids for almost a year and a half. I then got a job at after school program were I'd watch kids from 5-17 for 4 hours for 5 days of the week. I'm very experienced with kids and love...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Steilacoom, WA
Abigail L.
5.0
Abbie is amazing! She has always been punctual and actually shows up when you book her. She's great at caring for my two boys and my boys get excited to see her. She is great at following schedules and request you have for caring kids. I highly recommend her if you have a chance to book her!
- John Teddy H.
Amarii S.
5.0
Amarii is very dependable, punctual. She is very nurturing and kind. Positive attitude. Plays one on one with the children. Gets down to their level. She is very attentive. Is a team player in a working group setting. Cleans and sanitizes toys. Sweeps. Keeps space clean. Amarii works well with all...
- Andrea L.
Serenity L.
5.0
She did great with our 2 year old son! My wife and I had her watch him while we went out for dinner for a few hours. When we came back, he was happy as a clam. Serenity did a wonderful job keeping him occupied without screens! He had so much fun he cried when Serenity had to leave.
- Care member
Bethany M.
5.0
Bethany is fantastic! She has worked with us for almost a year and a half as a full time nanny since our little one was about 4 months old. He absolutely adores her. She has been reliable, dependable and everything we hoped for and more!
- Mark L.
Sydney K.
5.0
Sydney is so amazing with our 2 year old! I cannot believe how patient she is. She engages with our daughter with pretend play and is super active with her. She’s also great with our dog and 2 cats. If you want a kind, reliable, hardworking caregiver, Sydney is the one for you
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Steilacoom, WA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Steilacoom, WA?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom, WA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Steilacoom, WA is $20.00. 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 Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom, WA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom, WA can really come in handy.
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