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The average rate is $17/hr as of July 2024
The average star rating for after school babysitters is 4.7
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I have been working on a needed basis for the Upper Arlington
SACC program for grade school children.
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...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! My name is Sheila and I am a Senior High School. I love working with kids and have had experience babysitting in general. My level of experience includes working for my mother's in home daycare for about the past five years, watching my cousins and babysitting my 6-year-old sister. I am also a volunteer. Generally this...
Sheila can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking to provide full-time assistance for a family during this difficult time. I have experience caring for children ages 0-14. I frequently babysat my uncle's 3 boys (all about 2 years apart from each other) from their infancy to early high school years. I also enjoy watching my niece and nephews when needed. This...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa frequently watched my son from the time he was 8-12. She is dependable, respectful, reliable, and most importantly great with kids! She tutored him as well! Solid sitter!"
Nicole P.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Howdy! I've been working as a full time child care provider for the past 8 years. I am currently employed at a Dublin preschool where I teach morning classes. I'm always looking for long term opportunities, and worked as a nanny for the same family for 6 years. I love board games and reading, and I am absolutely a babysitter who...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Michelle S.
Columbus, OH
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Avaliable For Weekdays And Weekends!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking for a babysitting job as I navigate the job market and look for full time corporate work. I have past experience babysitting since high school and experience as a group leader for a day camp. I am a fun loving, patient and responsible young adult that has previous experience with children and babysitting. I...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michelle drive my son back and forth to school. She was very reliable and showed up on time. "
Suzy D.
Sydney B.
Columbus, OH
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I am currently a college student studying veterinary technology at CCSC. I have been babysitting for 5 years now for many different families, and am also a seasonal camp counselor for Columbus Recreation & Parks for kids age 6-12. I love spending time with kids and getting them outside when its nice and getting down on their...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
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...
Hello! My name is Najiba, and I recently received my doctoral degree in occupational therapy. I am starting my new fellowship in a children's hospital at the beginning of July and have some down time before my job starts. I absolutely love working with kids, and I always seek to create sensory experiences with the kiddos I work...
Najiba can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
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...
Kiera B.
Columbus, OH
$15/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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am 23 years old and have 5 years of childcare experience along with 5 years of studying Early Childhood Education. I am very patient, reliable, creative and energetic. I am currently taking a break from school and looking to Nanny beginning in August along with Babysitting starting in June! I love working with kids with...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Madeleine M.
Columbus, OH
$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am currently a student at Ohio State University and looking to earn some extra money while also balancing school of course! I would consider myself a dependable, patient, and caring person. I am an older sister of four, including a set of twins! For the past two summers, I have worked at Camp Robin Rogers in my hometown...
Madeleine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Alix C.
Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents
Melissa N.
5.0
Melissa frequently watched my son from the time he was 8-12. She is dependable, respectful, reliable, and most importantly great with kids! She tutored him as well! Solid sitter!
- Nicole P.
Michelle S.
5.0
Michelle drive my son back and forth to school. She was very reliable and showed up on time.
- Suzy D.
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.
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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
96,727providers |
5.6 yrsavg. experience |
39,246member 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 $17.29.
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 39,246 reviews of the 96,727 listed after school babysitters.