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Find after school babysitters in Valley Park, MO that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Valley Park, MO
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Valley Park, MO
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mature, experienced, kind, reliable, loving, fun, patient, easygoing, creative, honest and responsible career nanny looking for occasional babysitting gigs.
I have 8+ yrs of childcare experience with kids from 12 mths old to 12 yrs old. Of those 7 yrs of experience, I've worked 4+ yrs as a nanny (I've worked for my current...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Very patient and caring!! Karla is absolutely great with the kids, i have no complaints"
Lais C.
Marissa A.
Valley Park, MO
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with five plus years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and learn. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my innate ability to connect with children and positively...
Nahayla M.
Saint Louis, MO
$14-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!!! Nice to meet you I am Nahayla, but you and the kiddos can call me Hayla for short. I am currently attending the University Of Maryville, majoring in Childhood development, with a minor in business! I love kids, I always have since I was little and my parents refused to give me a little sibling. I would do various...
Nahayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nahayla is the most dependable nanny/babysitter I have ever had, and I have 5 kids so that says a lot. While in high school Nahayla would babysit my kids on the weekends and usually nanny my two youngest over the summer, now that all of my kids no longer need a...
Maria M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My legal name is Mary Margaret but I go by Peggy. And no, I was never a nun!! LOL
I have been a teacher and counselor at St. Josephs Academy and Chaminade College Preparatory for 30 years. I love kids. I grew up taking care of 13 nieces and nephews and thousands of school kids. I have a Master's degree in Education and...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"She is the most loving and responsible caregiver we have known. Peggy is an extended member of our family. We truly love her. Please call me if you have any questions as I can provide examples to support her high ratings and qualifications."
Mary D.
5.0
(2)
I am a 20-year-old college student from San Diego, California, and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have experience babysitting as young as newborns and up to 12+. A little bit about me: I am a part of a huge family with 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. I absolutely love working with children and...
Micah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Micah watched our little one for a summer while we were in between daycares. We loved having her and knowing our little girl was well cared for. "
Care member
4.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience as a nanny and 6 with babysitting children of all ages and levels of development. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I know English and French fluently and Spanish proficiently. I also know some limited ASL and am continuing towards proficiency. I am also a certified lifeguard with the Red Cross and...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Ashley was amazing with our two school age kids, She is always punctual. She is smart engaging and kind and the kids loved having her spend time with them."
Care member
Mckaela B.
Wildwood, MO
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! Nice to meet you, my name is McKaela!
Background: High school graduate. Veteran of the United States Army - serving as a medic active duty for 4 years.
Experience:
- Oldest of 6 children
- Babysat throughout high school *ages 4-12*
- Assistant daycare director / room teacher in chesterfield, MO in 2022 *ages 3m -...
Mckaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mckaela took excellent care of our baby for many months. She was always very sweet to him and ensured he was safe and well cared for. He would be so excited to see her everyday and I felt very assured that he was in great hands in my absence. She still sits for us...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Samantha and I am a senior in high school. I love working with kids! I have previously worked as a gymnastics instructor and camp counselor. I have two younger cousins who I have babysat for during the summer and other families in the area. I am available on short notice and weekends. I am also available for part...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha has been great taking care of my 11-yr. old daughter and dog during the day during the summer while I'm at work. She's very communicative and my daughter loves her - would recommend without reservation."
Stephanie C.
Julia M.
Ballwin, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Julia and I am a 4th-grade teacher in the St. Louis area. I've been teaching for several years, but have been babysitting for 10+ years. I've watched all ages, and multiple children at at a time. I can help with homework after-school, help with meals or cleaning, or just to hangout with the kiddos! Per my career...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It may be hard to believe, but Julia is the best child care professional I have ever used. From day number one, Julia was perfect for my kids (8yr boy and a 14 yr girl). Already these two of these mix like water and oil (young brother and teenage daughter). Julia...
Jason G.
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience caring for children from babies and toddlers to middle and high school. I also have worked part-time in a pre-k classroom. I am kind, sensitive, patient and persistent. As the aunt of three adorable girls, I love spending time with them and have experience playing games, reading to them and taking care...
Marianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am currently working as preschool teacher in an early childhood setting and have 3 years experience as a preschool special education teacher. During the school year my students are ages 3-4, but have babysat for children as young as a few months and as old as 13. I am very comfortable coming up with fun and exciting ideas for...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kylie is darling. Our hours did not align perfectly for a full time position. She would be a great hire!"
Meredith P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for 10 years now. I have experience with all age ranges as well. I have been babysitting my cousins (ages 5 and 7) since they were born as well as some family friends with three boys (ages 5, 5, and 8). I also nannied for two different families. One with a 3 months old girl and another with...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!"
Katherine T.
Ellen S.
Ballwin, MO
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experience nanny and mom. I'm a 48-year-old married woman with a 13-year-old daughter of my own. The current family I care for I have been with for 3 years. I love the family I work for and I'm only looking for extra night and weekends work. The last family I nanny for before this one had a 5-year-old and 6-month-old. I cared...
Ellen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We were visiting from out of town and were desperate for sitter. We found Ellen at the last minute to babysit our 7 month old son while we went to a wedding. She responded to us quickly, arrived on time. She was professional and did a great job! We were so...
Sophie U.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years in caring for children through babysitting, helping run childcare clinics at school, and organizing after school programs. My expertise is in health and nutrition. I am CPR certified and am going to medical school currently to get my D. C. where I plan to specialize in pediatric care and functional medicine.
Morganne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have babysat since I was 14 years old. I also worked at an after school care my junior and senior year of high school. I love being helpful and finding fun activities to with kids. I have two younger siblings who I also help to take care of.
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Kelly F.
Saint Louis, MO
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Kelly. I spent many years as an after school worker, babysitter and nanny. I stopped working with kids after I planned on having a family of my own but then ended up helping homeschool my adolescent autistic godson for 5 years. so now, after many years, I am returning to child care and hoping to build up references again. I...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
After teaching Middle School for 13 years and raising 5 beautiful children I am looking for my next best step in life.
I absolutely love children. I enjoy their energy and personality. I think it is important to appreciate and develop the unique gifts of each child.
Peggy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello there! My name is Zoe, and I'm a student at Belmont University. I'm originally from St. Louis and went to Marquette University before that. I'm studying Biomedical Sciences with a Marketing minor.
I've been babysitting for a long time. I've taken care of my five younger brothers since I was 12, and I've also babysat for...
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Allyson D.
Fenton, MO
$12-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have worked with lots of kids as I worked in the child care center at a gym. I provided a safe area for each kid to express themselves and have fun. In High School I took Child Development courses that allowed me to work with preschoolers, and I also nannied for a family after class. In each experience I have always loved...
Allyson can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Susan S.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a preschool teacher assistant at Hancock Place School District. I have previous experience working with a variety of ages (8 weeks - 4 years old) at a NAEYC accredited childcare center in Clayton. I worked there for 11 years and I was responsible for up to 10 children by myself. I am certified in First Aid and CPR...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Valley Park, MO
Karla F.
5.0
Karla has always been caring and loving with everyone, including the families and kids that she worked for. She's responsible, affectionate, trustworthy, very easy to be friends with. She gives all of her in everything she does.
- Isabella M.
Nahayla M.
5.0
Nahayla is the most dependable nanny/babysitter I have ever had, and I have 5 kids so that says a lot. While in high school Nahayla would babysit my kids on the weekends and usually nanny my two youngest over the summer, now that all of my kids no longer need a nanny they miss her like hell! She...
- Maria M.
Mary O.
5.0
Peggy cared for my girls for 2 years, picking them up from school each day and helping with homework until I got home. She was extremely dependable and it was such a relief to have someone be so consistent. I highly recommend Peggy!
- Amy R.
Micah C.
5.0
We have been using Micah since our daughter was 4 months old. She is now 3 and loves her time with her. We just had twins and have now had her watch all the 3 kids and she did phenomenal! Micah is so great with kids of all ages and is able to handle watching multiples. She’s very trust worthy and...
- Care member
Ashley O.
5.0
Ashley was wonderful with my 3 children (3yo, 4yo and 10yo) She took them everywhere and kept them busy learning new things! They learned how to swim from her. The best one we had. Definitely recommended!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Valley Park, MO
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Valley Park, MO?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Valley Park, MO 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 Valley Park, MO?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Valley Park, MO is $20.50. 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 Valley Park, MO?
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 Valley Park, MO on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Valley Park, MO 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 Valley Park, MO can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Valley Park, MO?
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