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The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in Tacoma, WA
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jasmine, I am from Kaneohe, Hawaii. I moved to Washington in December 2021. I have been working with children for about 6 years now. I have worked as a nanny/babysitter back home in Hawaii and in Seattle as well. I've also worked in an elementary school during and for after school program, as well as a group...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Chennal D.
Auburn, WA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with six years of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth & development. I'm a patient and calm individual who enjoys infusing fun & creativity into my interactions with children. My friendly nature allows me to build strong relationships with both children and parents.
I believe in...
Chennal can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Gina K.
Federal Way, WA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Gina! I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where kids can thrive. As the oldest of 10 siblings, I started babysitting at the age of 12, which naturally led me into a career working with children. I have since been a Preschool Teacher and am currently a before/after school educator. On top...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am an experienced babysitter and part-time nanny for young children. I have been nannying and babysitting for the past 8 years and have cared for children ages birth to 12 years old. I am studying elementary education and work with elementary-aged children on a regular basis. I have also spent time volunteering in elementary...
Kirsten can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional nanny, special needs aid and, housekeeper for the past 13 years - with the majority of my experience working with children ages newborn - early grade school. I also have experience with transporting/attending classes, as well as cooking, organizing, errands and personal assistant duties.
Located in...
Reann can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Reann nannied with us for many years and even traveled with us. We have even flown Reann with our baby back and forth while we traveled for work. Reann juggled many tasks for us including making meals, housework and overseeing the care and schedule of our 3 young...
Joyce 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ximena was great! She arrived on time and took wonderful care of a very active and busy toddler and baby. Highly recommend her! "
Bridget W.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
- Over 20 years dedicated to the early education field; substantial experience with children ages newborn-12 years, primarily as an as an in-home Nanny and household manager. Other titles I've held include: daycare infant and toddler teacher, preschool teacher, summer camp counselor, and before & after school program coordinator...
Bonny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bonny has watched our three children (ages 2,4 and 7) for about 5 months now and we just love her. She’s great at keeping the kids on schedule while still having fun. They love going to the park, getting ice cream and even playing with her son who she sometimes...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently accept ages 6 months, and up. I provide loving, and quality care for your children in my home. Part time, and full time care available; weekend care available on a case by case basis. Drop in child care available for those unexpected times in life. I can also provide after school care for your young ones who aren't...
Meagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Meg watched our son at her home daycare for over a year starting when he was only 6 months old because I had to return to work....Our son was always happy to return to her home, and he still asks about her years later. I know she would still be watching him if we...
Cynthia S.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Griselda, I worked at Easter Seals Angle Lake Child Development Center as a teacher's assistant while I was studying child development in Green River College. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love taking care of babies and children. I encourage learning through playing, exploring, and music. I enjoy reading to...
Griselda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Griselda is wonderful, trustworthy and would be a welcome addition to any family looking for childcare help."
Matt P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I am interested in caring for your children ! :) I enjoy making healthy after school or daycare snacks, love going for walks outside, making arts and crafts, cooking up lots of yummy food, reading, swimming, having nerf gun wars, and lots more. I'd love to become part of your family and help you out in any way that I...
Rhianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rhianna was so great! She was friendly, communicative, and on time. Our son had a great time and she was very active with him, he told us all about all the fun stuff they did! 10/10 would recommend and will hire again!"
Emma E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicola and I have worked with children all my life as a nanny, a preschool teacher and in after school programs. My favorite ages and area of expertise is working with infants and toddlers. Prior to nannying the last few years I taught toddler's at a preschool for six years and got my Child Development Associate...
Nicola can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicola is very responsive, communicative, and easy to work with. She did wonderful with my little one and my little girl is a handful! Her experience as a pre-school teacher is awesome and she has lots of ideas how to work with kids and entertain them. It was...
Heidi V.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessi! I have 10 years of experience in childcare field, and I love what I do! From working in daycares, nannying, and babysitting. I am currently finishing up my BA in Elementary Education.
I've been a lead teacher in a private daycare as well as a household nanny with many references!
I am CPR and blood-borne...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms.Jessie is the best nanny we have ever hired!!! My kids still talk about her to this day!"
Tyclee L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been doing babysitting and nanny work for about 4 years now. I had a long-term position caring for a 6-year-old child after she got off school for 2-3 hours which lasted about a year. For another month, I watched a 9-year-old child for 1-2 hours every day after school. I have had numerous jobs in watching kids for date...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Was great with our 2 kids (1 and 3), our daughter loved her."
Lisa D.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children, and pets. I've been a nanny since I was 15, and I have 5 sisters, 3 of which are younger than me. I can cook, clean, play with children, and help them learn. I worked at Kent Parks and Recreation for 2 years as an after school leader, helping the children learn how to take care of their bodies, and become...
Shaylin can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Shaylin to watch our son (5months old) in home, 4 days a week for 3 months while we get situated with going back to work. She has been a great help and gets along great with him. She has helped communicate new skills he's been developing as he's grown...
Chloe L.
Abbie R.
Kent, WA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Abbie. I am looking for my next nanny family, as the family I've worked for over the last 3 years transitions to preschool! I have worked with kids for most of my life, and am passionate about helping them grow into their full potentials.
I love working with infants because each day is a new adventure, and it's...
Abbie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Abbie since she was in 5th grade. Even then she had a caregivers heart and would watch my newborn while my kindergartener was in her mom's class. At a young age Abbie was so patient, loving, gentle and responsible. Abbie has grown into a wonderful...
Erika T.
Diane G.
Spanaway, WA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny For Infants - Early School-Age, Available For Full-Time And Long Term
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Diane and I have many years of experience in working with children through a daycare setting, an after school program, being a babysitter, a nanny and most of all from being a mom! I enjoy caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I also know what it is like to have to leave a child in someone else's...
Diane can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diane took care of my infant daughter for more than 6 months and my daughter loved her! Diane was very caring and attentive to my baby girl and understanding of our needs. Definitely recommend her!"
Anu R.
Carolyn H.
Seattle, WA
$21-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am Carolyn, a recent graduate of the U of M. I currently work at Fraser where I help clients with insurance. I love spending time with kids and am looking for a part time, after school care job. I have worked with kids in multiple settings for the last 10 years and have loved it. From babysitting to leading youth...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Tacoma, WA
Reann B.
5.0
Reann is incredible. She was a perfect fit for my son, who struggles with a couple of issues - she was patient, insightful, intuitive, and gentle with him; she also provided me with a ton of feedback and ideas for how to best support him, given her vast experience with children. She was funny and...
- Ashley M.
Ximena L.
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 old and one 4 years old) while we...
- Care member
Bonny M.
5.0
Bonny has watched my 2 boys, 9 and 1.5 years old.
She is soooooo great with them and they both love her. She sent me a picture of my youngest loving on her. It made my heart happy.
I feel so comfortable with them in her care and she’s my go to for when we need a babysitter.
I 1000% recommend her...
- Care member
Miranda M.
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 her was limited as she was planning...
- Jenn S.
Meagan M.
5.0
Meg is a fantastic person and an amazing sitter. She is very trustworthy, fun and energetic. My children are never bored around her and always have a blast!
I highly recommend her to anyone!!
- Teri 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 $20.48 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 Tacoma, WA?
Care.com currently has 25 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 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care.