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The average posted rate is $17/hr as of October 2024
The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.7
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Hello! I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BA in Philosophy in 2022 and have pivoted my career toward education ever since. I am a current substitute teacher for Columbus City Schools and lead school age teacher at La Petite Academy in Hilliard.
I'd describe my personality as responsible, curious, and funny!
I...
I have been working on a needed basis for the Upper Arlington
SACC program for grade school children.
Adrienne R.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
2nd Grade Teacher (looking For An After School/weekend Job)
Hello! My name is Adrienne and I am 35 years old. I have been a teacher for 11 years total. I was a head start teacher for 1 year, a 2nd grade teacher for 2 years, and a 3rd grade teacher for 8 years. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have had experience teaching preschool aged...
Adrienne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! My name is Erin and I am currently looking for either full or part-time nannying positions, able to start as soon as possible. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and spent 2 years teaching abroad and substituting in the Columbus Public School district. I have extensive experience babysitting (+ nannying, full time...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! I'm an elementary school art teacher looking to continue being a caregiver in my time off. I've been working in schools and daycares for five years now, and have experience with children ages 1 all the way through 14. In my job, I'm known for being especially creative and patient. In addition to childcare, I'm also...
Hello! My name is Alessandra! I am a fourth-year medical student at Ohio State University. Prior to starting medical school; I worked as a middle school math and science teacher in the Cleveland public school district. I currently tutor weekly; although I now work with adults studying for their GEDs. I am planning on going into...
Alessandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Megan and I am looking for a part-time to full-time caregiver job. I have quite a bit of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked at a summer camp for 4 years, I have worked in childcare, and done many volunteer jobs working with children. I love being outside, playing/watching sports and being...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma S.
Columbus, OH
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
OSU Student Looking To Help Families Out With Child Care Or Pet Care!
Hi! I'm Emma. I am 19 and a sophomore at Ohio state this year. I have a lot experience with kids and caring for them as I have been baby sitting my little cousins since I was 13. I also have plenty of experience with animals and have worked at a dog kennel for 2 years! I am looking to help out a family on the days I do not have...
Kiera B.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Kiera. I'm A Babysitter Who Loves To Be Outside, Play Games, And Be Creative!
Hello! For the past 3 years I have been the after school program teacher as well as lunch and recess aid, and sub at One School Christian School in Gahanna. I am going to school to be a middle school English teacher. I am looking for a nannying position over the summer. My availability is 8:00 to 5 M-F starting Memorial Day. I...
Kiera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Howdy! I've been working as a full time child care provider for the past 11 years. I am currently employed at a Dublin preschool where I will start my 6th year of teaching morning classes. I have two little boys aged 2. 5 years and 6 months and I'm looking for opportunities to not just socialize my own kids but offer affordable...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm currently working on finishing my bachelors degree while working full time at a child care center! I'm looking for jobs I can do on the weekends, open to once in a while jobs or more schedule based weekday mornings as well!
I like working with kids because they warm my heart, being with the kids doesn't truly feel like...
Hannah G.
Columbus, OH
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hannah!
I have worked with kids for almost 7 years in a variety of settings. I started my experience with kids at a day care center at a gym, then became a camp counselor for a summer, and then transitioned into full time nannying in summers when I wasn't in school. During the school year I babysat on weekends...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is HANDS DOWN the best option for your kids. She is responsible. She is professional. She is incredibly intelligent. She is 100% reliable. We have been so lucky to find her!"
Abby T.
Destiny C.
Columbus, OH
$21-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a dedicated childcare provider with four years of experience, I am passionate about caring for children of all ages. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for nurturing and positively impacting young minds. I believe in supporting families and providing reliable care that...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mia, I am 20 years old and a college student at Boston University in Hilton Head for the summer. I have 6 years of childcare experience, including working at a kids camp last summer where I organized crafts and outdoor/indoor activities for groups of 50 kids! I am creative and love coming up with new games...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with three younger siblings. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months and up. I work really well with babies, toddlers and young children. I just graduated college with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. I am originally from a small town near Athens Ohio. I used to live on a farm and...
Kaleenia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaleenia babysat for our 2-year-old son when we were in town for a wedding. He had a blast and she was great with him. She was on time and always responded promptly to our messages. We would definitely hire her again."
Amritha S.
Madison S.
Columbus, OH
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Errands. I enjoy playing games with kids inside and out, hanging out and baking with the kids I watch! I am happy to be a driver to and from camps, pools and other activities! I have my own means of transportation.
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I'm a Senior at Ohio State University. I'm looking for a part time Tuesday/Thursday job. Open to occasional date night/ weekend jobs as well.
A little about me:
- I have nannied for 3 children (ages 5, 10, and 12) full time.
- I worked at Goldfish Swim School for 2 years teaching swim lessons....
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Even though I have never officially had the title of nanny, I am the mom of 2 grown sons, have taken care of students after school, have been the carpool mom to soccer and band practices and began babysitting when I was 13. I am most importantly an educator and have taught children from grades kindergarten through 8th grade. I...
Tamela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have worked in childcare for the last 11 years. I worked at the School for 2. 5 years and switched over to private nannying around 2016. While private nannying I have done all sorts of errand running, laundry, cleaning, organizing, dog walking etc. I have nannied multiple families and have plenty of references. Right...
Mckenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mckenna has been watching my kids since they were 15 months. We have four boys and she is wonderful with them. She keeps the house clean and takes them places to keep them entertained. She cooks lunches and is fun!! Highly recommend McKenna!"
Shana L.
I have babysat for most of my older cousins, aunts and uncles for many years now. I have had paid experience as well.
Jesrite can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents
Hannah G.
3.0
Hannah watched our daughter for one night and was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. She is smart, intuitive and confident. We wanted to continue to work with her, but communication has been pretty horrible (she is a busy student). We had her booked for this week a month in advance, and it took me 2x to follow up...
- Alix C.
Kaleenia Q.
5.0
Kaleenia babysat for our 2-year-old son when we were in town for a wedding. He had a blast and she was great with him. She was on time and always responded promptly to our messages. We would definitely hire her again.
- Amritha S.
Mckenna B.
5.0
McKenna was an amazing support to our family. She would help with overwhelming household projects, brainstorm organization strategies for our home, and run tons of errands (grocery store, returns, etc.). McKenna is really great at assembly of furniture or other things (she did an entertainment...
- Bobbi C.
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When school is over for the day, you may need after school care
Hiring an after school babysitter is a great option for busy parents who need an extra hand with their kids in the afternoons. We are here to help you find...
Hiring an after school babysitter is a great option for busy parents who need an extra hand with their kids in the afternoons. We are here to help you find the after school care you need for your family. Compare profiles for after school babysitters, read reviews from other parents, and find the right match for your needs.
After school sitters by the numbers
90,481providers |
5.7 yrsavg. experience |
36,630member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you
What is an after school babysitter?
An after school babysitter is a sitter you can hire to take care of your children after they finish their school day. Many parents and guardians of young children need a few hours of care on weekdays between when their children get out of school and when they finish their workday.
How can I hire an after school babysitter?
You can use a babysitting website like Care.com to find an after school babysitter who can help support your family. Read through different sitter profiles and reviews to get an idea of how much experience they have and what type of babysitting duties they’re willing to take on.
What should I include in an after school babysitter job description?
Before hiring an after school babysitter it can be a good idea to write a quick job description so both you and the after school babysitter have clear expectations about what the role entails. You should include the hours you need them to work and what babysitting duties you want them to complete such as picking up children from school, making after school snacks, and helping them complete their homework.
How much do after school babysitters charge?
How much an after school babysitter charges depends greatly on how many years of experience they have, where you live, and how many children you have that need care. That being said, to get a ballpark idea of what you can expect to spend for after school care, the average national hourly rate for after school babysitters is $17.60.
Can an after school babysitter pick up children from school?
If an after school babysitter has a valid driver's license, then the parents or guardians can chat with the sitter about having them pick up their children from school. All parties have to be comfortable for this arrangement to work. You can review different after school babysitter profiles on Care.com to get an idea of which providers are willing to drive as a part of their job.
Ratings for after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
After School Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 36,630 reviews of the 90,481 listed after school babysitters.