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21 after school child care are listed in Olympia, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in Olympia, WA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 26 years old and have my bachelors degree in sociology. I also have prior experience as a medical assistant. I have years of experience working with children in various settings. I have nannied and babysat children ages 9 months to 9 years old starting in high school. In high school I also...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna watched my four boys with skill. They especially loved doing little science experiments with her. Jenna was mature, dependable, communicative, and reliable."
Zoe G.
Tessa J.
Olympia, WA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced ECE Teacher Seeking Nanny/after School Care Position (full Time)
I'd describe my personality as curious, positive, and engaging.
I like working with kids because I love seeing how they experience the world! Every child has a unique perspective to share and helping them grow makes me feel like I'm really making a difference, no matter what that entails!
I started working with kids when I...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
I studied early childhood education when I was in college and worked for the ymca before and after school childcare program for 3 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, and school age children. I also have a child of my own! I have always loved working with children and plan to work for the school district this coming up...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
My mother was a nanny all my life, which I helped support her in. I have grown to learn that no two children are alike and that there is something that makes each kid unique. Besides watching kids through my mother, I have babysat children on an as need basis for family friends. Professionally, I recently worked at the YMCA in...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Currently, I am a primary elementary school teacher in Tacoma. While I was getting my degree at WWU I worked for the Adventure Camp as a counselor and coordinator in their summer camp and after-school care programs. I really enjoy working with children and planning fun, creative, engaging activities for them to do. I love to...
Austyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
I love working with kids of all ages. I have professional and personal experiences with teaching, babysitting, parenting, and coaching with ages 0-18. I have taught after school curriculum for cooking, gardening, academics, community building, and art. I have led outdoor education, including creating curriculum. I have taught...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Sophie P.
Olympia, WA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am 25 years old, and am looking for part-time work in the Thurston County area. I am an Olympia native with two years of professional work as a special needs educator and part-time after school nanny in the city of Boston, MA. I returned to my hometown of Olympia to complete my Masters in Teaching Special Education, which will...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello friends! My name is Stella. I am a 20-year-old college student living in and local to the Olympia area, and I am a childcare provider with around four years of experience working with toddlers and school age children. I have worked consistently with a few families over the years, working with up to two children and...
Stella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am very experienced with all ages of kids, I absolutely adore children and I am looking for a family that is a great fit for my next nanny position! My experience includes being a coach at a gymnastics center after being a competitive gymnast since the age of 7. I was a nanny for a wonderful family last year doing...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to read about my experiences working with children of-all-ages, I began my career right after college as a lead toddler teacher and that led to me becoming a live-in nanny to a family welcoming their 3rd baby. After moving to beautiful SoCal I discovered I loved being a part of a Waldorf home...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Joy C.
Olympia, WA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a mom of 2 (O is 12, A is almost 9), finally back in Olympia after moving around for a few years. Childcare has been my passion since I was 10 years old, babysitting for my neighbors and then helping in their daycare! I've since worked in multiple daycare facilities, been a full time nanny for 2 awesome families, babysat...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello, My name is Trisha and I would love to watch your kids for you. I have worked as a preschool teacher for a few years as well as in a before and after school program before I took some time away from those jobs to become a mom. Currently I am heading back to school to go back into teaching again and want to get back into...
Trisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Nicole and I have several years of childcare experience. I have nannied for most of my late teens and early 20s. I even worked as a site coordinator for a before and after school care program, but I decided I enjoy working with families more directly, so I stepped back.
I had my own baby in September of...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was the first nanny/sitter we experienced since having our daughter. I had a lot of postpartum anxiety and she really helped keep me at ease when taking care of our little one. It was an immediate improvement to my mental health to be able to return to work...
Care member
Sara B.
Lacey, WA
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sara and I live in Lacey, Washington. I'm glad you're on my profile! I love children, so I feel that childcare is an extremely important job and getting the chance to nurture and help a child grow is truly special. I have extensive experience working with children- I have babysat since I was 11 years old, worked...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and caring.
I like working with kids because they are wonderful to be around. Kids approach the world with curiosity, and I really love watching them learn.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help out parents who just need the extra hand or some time off.
I started working...
Maureen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jenna T.
Yelm, WA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jenna. I am a stay at home mom and I care for children within my home. I am able to provide for full day care, before and after school care, as well as spring break and summer care. I live within walking distance of an elementary school in Yelm.
I have my degree in Early Childhood education. I taught preschool...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jenna has been watching our son since he was 6 months old. She is absolutely amazing and my son loves her! "
Care member
I currently work at an elementary school in Yelm as a health room assistant/attendance clerk while going to school to finish my bachelor's and then obtain my master's in teaching. I absolutely love being around kids, and I hope to assist a family with after-school care and care over school breaks.
As an experienced and...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Margaret J.
Steilacoom, WA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Looking for after school care, someone to take the kids out of the house while you WFH, or just help keeping things clean and meals on the table, I'm your gal! I have a really diverse working background which shows that I thrive in any situation thrown at me. I am patient, caring, active, great at multitasking, responsible, I...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Destiny M.
Yelm, WA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Destiny and I am working towards my psychology degree with online schooling at UNT. I have professionally been working with children for the last 4 years first with in a children's center at a gym and now with an after school tutoring program. I have experience working with babies/toddlers/children/preteens and...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I love kids. I have a big imagination. I like to make sure that the children are always happy. I make sure all messes are cleaned up. I've been informed on many occasions that I'm responsible. I'm the oldest. I am very calm, and can be strict when needed. I have my own car and are legal in age and I have months of driving...
Macy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Olympia, WA
Jenna R.
5.0
Jenna watched my four boys with skill. They especially loved doing little science experiments with her. Jenna was mature, dependable, communicative, and reliable.
- Zoe G.
Nicole S.
5.0
Nicole was the first nanny/sitter we experienced since having our daughter. I had a lot of postpartum anxiety and she really helped keep me at ease when taking care of our little one. It was an immediate improvement to my mental health to be able to return to work and not have to stress over who was...
- Care member
Jenna T.
5.0
Jenna has been caring for our boy since he was 2 months. We are a little bit anxious about anyone taking care of him, but from the first day we left him in her care we knew we had made the right choice! She is amazing with the children she cares for and keeps us informed about his day. Our boy loves...
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Olympia, WA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Olympia, WA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Olympia, WA through Care.com will cost an average of $20.08 per hour as of March 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 Olympia, WA?
Care.com currently has 12 after school child care providers in Olympia, 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 Olympia, WA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Olympia, 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 Olympia, 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.