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Mara D.
Mercer Island, WA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced And Reliable Morning Nanny Available Part-Time
Hello!
My name is Mara, and I have over 9 years of experience working with children, including 4 years as a nanny caring for children ages 1 to 5. I started providing childcare and spent 3 years offering specialized care for a child with special needs.
I'm a non-smoker with a clean driving record, spotless background checks,...
Mara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As the mother of 2 adult children and grandmother of an 18-month-old, I have many years of experience caring for children, including scheduling/managing play dates and numerous after school activities. I previously served as a preschool teacher's assistant for 3 years. I love cooking and doing crafts, games and puzzles with...
Robin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"One of the best childcare providers we have ever had. Loving, responsible, great cook, patient and super responsible. When I'm at work I can concentrate on work."
Nita T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for 19 years, camp counseling for 6 summers and working as an after school teacher for 4 years. Roles include Site Director at YMCA, assistant camp director, and lead after school teacher. When I babysit, I like to play with toys and games, play sports outside, and do fun projects. I have scootered with...
Jeremy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeremy is great with my son! Jeremy brings activities for him to do, and he is very attentive. He's punctual, dependable, and personable. I would hire Jeremy again!!"
Nell C.
3.0
(1)
I work for Seattle Public Schools as a Special Education Instructional Assistant. I have over 25 years experience, as a babysitter, nanny, preschool teacher, before and after school caregiver, camp counselor for those with special needs, tutor, and 1:1 aide. I originally received training at the preschool owned and operated by...
Annika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
3.0
"We were so excited after our phone interview with Annika, truly a great conversation... but she cancelled both times when we had scheduled to meet in-person to see if she'd be a good fit for a long term nanny role. Her background sounds amazing, but we need someone...
Whitney W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've worked in daycare as well as after school program. I have also taken care of my cousins and siblings since I was a teenager. I am CPR, safe-sleep, and First aid certified. I also have food worker certification. I genuinely love working with children.
I like working with kids because they make me smile. I enjoy...
Safira can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our experience with Safrina was flawless. My daughter felt comfortable with her very quickly. She offered to help with some clean up, was amazing at putting my daughter down to nap and made me feel very confident she was in good hands. If I was a local I would have...
Mayra H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Charlotte! I spent 4 years working as a program coordinator for elementary students with Southwest Youth & Family Services. In this role, I led an after school program aimed at closing learning gaps for recent immigrant and refugee students. In addition, I served as a home visitor in a national early learning campaign...
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte kept my two children while my husband and I went on an Anniversary Date Night. She was very easy to meet, clearly understood the needs I wanted addressed for the children, maintained a professional attitude, and was warm and caring. My daughter is nine...
Ranell P.
Ximena L.
Renton, WA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 20-year-old college student and I'm currently living in Renton.
I have experience with children of all ages, from 5-month-old babies to 11-year-old kids.
My last jobs have been taking care of babies from 5-11 months babies and children from 1-7 years old.
I was a nanny for three 8-year-old girls for 5 months. I worked...
Ximena can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I appreciate her help and the service she has given us. We asked her to travel during the month of July with us because we had a work trip and needed help with the children and she agreed. Ximena has worked as a nanny for our two children (one 2 years...
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has been our back up and semi regular nanny for over a year now. Her flexibility and reliability has allowed me to take on some extra work. The best part, my boys love her. She enjoys the outdoors and will take the boys to the parks and playgrounds to run out...
Lynn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I graduated from UW about a year ago! I have over 6 years of experience working with children in a variety of positions.
I have worked as a babysitter, an after-school nanny, and camp counselor. I feel it's important to keep creative energy alive within a child and love doing recreational activities such as arts & crafts...
5.0
"Harini took care of our infant and toddler for our date night and did a great job."
Carmen O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Miranda. I have 5 years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility, and a little over a year being a Nanny for an amazing family. I have experience and feel comfortable with all ages of children but spent majority of my time as a lead pre-school teacher/after school teacher for kids in...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miranda has been by far the best nanny we have had. Our son was about 17 months when she started with us and she stayed on for a little over a year. When our second son came along she also helped me while I was at home on maternity leave. We knew our time with...
Jenn S.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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 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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We can't say enough positive things about Jennifer--she's really terrific! Jennifer watched our 18-month old son for 3 weeks when we found ourselves with an unexpected childcare gap. Jennifer responded to our ad right away, and her wealth of experience came through...
Care member
Yadira E.
Redmond, WA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with kids from different ages, I could help with some meal prep and have kids ready for school or keep them busy and having fun after school. I'm an organized and punctual person, I love to read, play, dance and explore outside with children (when the weather allows it)
Yadira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yadira was great! Arrived on time and was extremely pleasant. My 4 yo warmed up to her and said he enjoyed playing with her for an evening. Would absolutely have her back!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced child care provider who loves kids. I've worked in many different childcare settings such as nannying, after school programs, summer camps, and daycare so I have around eight years of experience with kids of all ages, from just three months to 11 years. I have a certification in early childhood education and...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe is on time and communicates with families well. She is kind, caring and gentle and a calming presence with kids of any age."
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
3.0
(1)
Hi there!
My name is Carly and I'm excited to be your (potential) new babysitter!
I've worked children of all ages and backgrounds since I was 13 years old. I've cared for newborns all the way up to preteens! I was a babysitter for one family for 6 years (middle school and high school) and a nanny for two years (college). In...
Carly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Carly was wonderful during our discussions of the job she applied for. We struggled to find a mutually agreeable time to talk over the phone. Carly wasn't comfortable with the salary posted in the job, and despite a little negotiation in her favor, ghosted on us...
Amy K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I had my home daycare 17 years and took care for kids 12 months and up. I had to run entire business from finding clients, organizing curriculum, hiring employees, getting supplies, bookkeeping and the most fun of all, working with children. Now, I am available part time helping parents during daytime and some evenings. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Alex is the best child care giver you can find! Our son attended her in home daycare and he really thrived under her care. Ms. Alex is dependable, caring and great in setting routines for your child. She can engage children with many fun activities and can keep...
Anargiros M.
5.0
(2)
Hi all! My name is Ellary, I'm 29 years old and though I currently work as a pastry chef, I have years of childcare experience working with a variety of age ranges. I worked at a children's summer camp, spent 4 years working as a 4th and 1st-grade after-school reading teacher, and was a long-term nanny for two amazing young...
Ellary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hiring Ellary was a great decision. She helped give my boys an amazing Summer! I trusted her 100% with my boys."
Carolyn P.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"It was great to have Alessandra look after our 2 year old son. She was able to keep him engaged while both of us worked and had a lot of fun stories to tell him. Would definitely recommend!"
Jay M.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Mercer Island, WA
Robin B.
5.0
One of the best childcare providers we have ever had. Loving, responsible, great cook, patient and super responsible. When I'm at work I can concentrate on work.
- Nita T.
Jeremy W.
5.0
Jeremy was great with my son and daughter. He had activities planned and was very engaging. My kids had a blast and I would definitely hire him again.
- David M.
Annika B.
3.0
We were so excited after our phone interview with Annika, truly a great conversation... but she cancelled both times when we had scheduled to meet in-person to see if she'd be a good fit for a long term nanny role. Her background sounds amazing, but we need someone that can dependably show up.
- Whitney W.
Safira J.
5.0
Our experience with Safrina was flawless. My daughter felt comfortable with her very quickly. She offered to help with some clean up, was amazing at putting my daughter down to nap and made me feel very confident she was in good hands. If I was a local I would have Safrina watch my 1 yr old full...
- Mayra H.
Charlotte S.
5.0
Charlotte helped me out with very little notice for daily care for my son while I had to go to work. She came over so I could meet her and take her through the routine the evening prior. She was on time and in great spirit. She was comfortable and played well with my 20 month old son and got along...
- Kelli M.
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FAQs for after school child care in Mercer Island, WA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Mercer Island, WA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Mercer Island, WA through Care.com will cost an average of $30.00 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Mercer Island, WA?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Mercer Island, WA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Mercer Island, WA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Mercer Island, WA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Mercer Island, WA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.