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60 after school child care are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in Tacoma, WA
Tyra T.
Tacoma, WA
$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been watching children since the age of 13. I grew up helping out with my siblings, cousins, and neighbors kids of all ages. I am 26 years old with a General Studies Associate degree from Pierce College. I currently work as a program manager for a before & after school program and I'm in school for my Bachelor's in...
Tyra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Tyra's babysitted for us a few times, and she's always been friendly and dependable. Our baby girl also seems to like her, since she'll be smiling up at her when Trya's near her. :)"
Delci G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Zoie. I am a junior in college and am familiar with Care. com. I have been working with children for about three years now! I love taking care of babies and kids especially 1 year-10 years old. I worked at the YMCA for a year and a half. While there I was a part of the Youth Program working in the Drop-in...
Zoie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoie G is a great sitter! She has helped me with all 3 of my kids ages 7, 12 and 15 and she was great with them all. Very reliable, honest, kind and trust worthy. I highly recommend Zoie!! "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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.
I am Allison! I have 3 years of experience with babysitting and taking care of children. I am a college student at Pacific Lutheran University, I am the oldest of two younger sisters, and I have been a church camp counselor and vacation bible school leader all throughout high school. I can help with Travel, Errands, Carpooling,...
Allison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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...
Julienne J.
Tacoma, WA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...
Julienne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have 2 years of experience working in day care with children 1-3 years of age. Before that I worked for 3 years as a lifeguard and swim instructor where I was in charge of the safety of young children around water. Additionally I worked for 2 years at Private school's after school program for children 4-11 years old.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am 30 years old in Tacoma. I have been taking care of children since I was 10. From the time I was 10 to the time I turned 12 I was a mama's helper. When I turned 12 I took a babysitting class and became a babysitter. I started to nanny when I was 17. I was a nanny for almost 2 years. I worked in a private elementary school...
Robyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hey there! My name is Skye and I am interested in working with a family as I await graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX this summer. I currently reside in Renton, WA, and my nursing program is 100% online, outside of in-person clinical. Having this schedule allows me to have extra time to doing what I miss most....
Skye can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
Breanna H.
Tacoma, WA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
With over 13 years of childcare experience, I bring a deep passion for supporting children's growth in a nurturing, safe, and organized environment. My experience includes working at a Waldorf school where I assisted in teaching early childhood and ran the after school childcare program. It has instilled the importance of a...
Breanna can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello my name is Ariel. I am a prospective childcare provider look to help families with their childcare needs which includes after school care or weekend care. I have experience with children of all ages. I use to work with children of ages between 4 year- 13 years as a site director which I created activities for the children...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I grew up with my parents owning an In-Home Daycare. From a very young age I was helping out and loved being with other kids. Once in Middle School, I started working in the Daycare after school. Following my junior year being cut short, I began working full time as a Teachers Assistant. Throughout the years I have worked at...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been working with kids and youth in after school programs for most of my working career. I'm just comfortable working with one child as I am working with 20 and equally composed be we at the Aquarium during Sea-fair or at home working on homework.
I now work with Mary Bridge as a Gaming Technology Specialist bring the...
Alexander can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
I worked for Kama'aina care on Oahu for four years. I worked on Oahu in Kailua as a group leader. I was also a Site Coordinator for the YMCA in Oregon. I was responsible for 30 children before and after school ranging from K-6 grade. I am a Mother of Two intelligent and independent grown people. I have not worked in the...
Cheri can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a retired school teacher with extensive experience working with children from preschool through middle school. Since retiring, I've managed my two grandsons' before- and after-school activities and created engaging summer programs. I offer a broad range of household support, including running errands, providing...
David can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Delaney M.
Tacoma, WA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a sophomore in college with about 4 years of on-and-off babysitting experience and I'm seeking a family who needs after-school care (I have class until 3:00 p.m. most days). I also drive a reliable car and have a clean 3-year driving record, and could be available for pickup depending on timing. I have always loved...
Delaney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Liam D.
Tacoma, WA
$16-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Liam and I'm currently a junior at Pacific Lutheran University. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care, and household services.
I love animals and children and have been watching children of a variety of ages since I was old enough to watch family friend's children along with my own siblings. I also...
Liam can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
I'd describe my personality as fun, reliable and hardworking!
I like working with kids because they are amazing humans who are so fun and creative! I love helping them learn and challenge them to grow!
I started working with kids about 4 years ago, I worked at a family friend's daycare after school. Then I worked for other...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Ludmela V.
Tacoma, WA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care for your family!
I have a lot of experience with childcare, your kiddos will be in good hands. I have worked as a full time nanny for a 1-2-year-old child (happy to provide a reference). I am also one of 10 kids and spent a lot of my childhood/young adulthood taking care...
Ludmela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Tacoma, WA
Tyra T.
5.0
Tyra was great with my girls, I could tell they really liked her!
- Maria V.
Zoie G.
5.0
Zoie was the first babysitter we have ever hired; the first person who wasn't family to watch our 2 kiddos (ages 8 and 5). Zoie is a good communicator and punctual. When she came over for the interview, my kids really took to her! When it was time for her to leave they were already asking when she...
- Bryan H.
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.
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FAQs for after school child care in Tacoma, WA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Tacoma, WA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Tacoma, WA through Care.com will cost an average of $20.73 per hour as of January 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 Tacoma, WA?
Care.com currently has 22 after school child care providers in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, 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.
Ratings for Tacoma, WA after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Child Care in Tacoma, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care.