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Lara M.

Lara

Alameda, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as Lovable to kids and the family, I always love them as my 2nd Family. I like working with kids because I enjoy teaching them and taking care of them. I'm looking for a job that I can babysit kids and teach them with school and good moral. I started working with kids when I was highschool Back...
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Deina M.

I Love Kids

Alameda, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the opportunity to be your child's babysitter. Over the past weeks, I've had the privilege of getting to know and care for your little one, and it has been a truly rewarding experience. Watching your child grow, learn, and play has brought me immense joy. I've enjoyed creating...
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Adriana F.

Caring, Fun, Compasionate

Alameda, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm from Brazil and living in Alameda, CA since June 2019. I used to work as a nurse assistant in a few hospitals over a few years in my home region. Before that I worked in an elder home in a religious compound and enjoyed that time and experience. I have two grown and wonderful sons and two step tweens. The 12 & 14-year-old...
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Marline R.

Part-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been in the child care field for the past 12+ years. My experience includes working with infants up until school age. I have worked at schools, family child cares, after-school programs, and have provided overnight care as well. My responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising with homework, changing...

Hashima D. says "When I began looking for childcare, I wanted to find someone with an education background in child development because my daughter was born a preemie and...

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Wendy Z.

Childcare

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
5+ years of nannying/babysitting ranging ages 14 months to 15 years old. Responsibilities include daily play-time, making lunch, changing diapers, driving to and from school, and more.

Gavin W. says "Wendy supported our family for about a year. She started as a tutor and someone to help our kindergartner during the COVID distance learning phase....

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Andrea A.

Hello, This Is Me.

Alameda, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Hello families I'd like to share a little more about myself with you. I'm 28 years old, from Mexico, and I came to this country looking for new opportunities and to improve my English. In my country, I worked in daycares, as a babysitter, and my last job was as a support teacher for a girl on the autism spectrum, so I'm prepared...
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Cecilia H.

Experienced Nanny Available Weekdays

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cecilia, and I have extensive experience working with children from infancy to 13 years old. My background includes roles as an after-school care teacher, nanny, and babysitter. I love being creative with kids, whether it's through arts & crafts or making fun treats in the kitchen. Babysitting and nannying...

Brooke F. says "Cecilia did a wonderful job. She was kind, sweet, and attentive and our three year old adored her. And the dinner that she cooked for us was delicious....

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Lily L.

Child care

Alameda, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Becoming a reliable resource for families is my priority as a childcare provider. I am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. My approach is patient and creative. I enjoy playing outdoor sports and board games with children. I am happy to follow your lead when it comes to household rules. I communicate with parents...
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Dominga P.

Hello, I Am Dominga And I'd Be More Than Happy To Take Care Of Your Little One

Alameda, CA

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$20/hr
11 years experience
Hello, I am a mom of 4 kids and since my first child I have taken care of, I know how to work with kids and take care well of them. I can speak Spanish and adapt to the parents communication option. I like to take kids outside to play. I am calm, nice, and very approachable. I'd describe my personality as approachable, humble,...
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Paige M.

Me

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am excited to have the opportunity to apply for the position of being a nanny for your family. I have worked as a helping hand for busy parents and their children for over a year as a private flight attendant and my experience in childcare has directly improved travel for families. I am confident that I would make a positive...

Katy G. says "Paige was so wonderful with my son! He thought she was super nice and is demanding she come back! She was so attentive, caring and kind. I'd recommend her...

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Christina N.

All In One Child Care

Alameda, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have regularly watched children and am familiar with varying backgrounds. Being the youngest of four sisters, all of whom have children of their own, I am often the aunt that gets to take care of the kiddos while their parents are out on date night, or at work. I have watched children of various ages, and developmental stages....
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Lydia Y.

Alameda, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Hello my name is Lydia. I have been a nanny for 9 years and a half. Looking to find and help families that need a extra hand. Love kids and willing to work around schedule. We can discuss more on the schedule more depending on when needed. Feel free to ask any questions. Thank you.
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Carmen S.

Preschool Teacher Looking For Weekday Evening And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have prior experience working with children as a nanny and as a mother. I currently am a preschool teacher and still accepting part-time sitting jobs. Throughout my career I have acquired experience working with children of all ages. My experience, besides looking after, includes teaching homework, supervising reading,...

Abhishek A. says "Carmen helped us on a number of occasions for date night. Although our son was mostly sleeping during Carmen's stay, but she was always punctual, very...

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Sandra C.

Nanny/Babysitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have been working with children since I was 13 years old occasionally babysitting. I volunteered as an after school tutor at an Elementary School when I was in high school. After graduating I worked at a Spanish immersion preschool from Nov 2013 to May 2017 further developing my skills and experience of working with infants...

Liz M. says "Sandra is warm and professional. My son can't contain himself when he sees her -- he smiles and wants into her arms. My husband and I both like her a lot,...

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Emma M.

Energetic And Creative Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm an extroverted, fun, and creative person who will LOVE doing crafts with your kids! I've been in childcare for over a decade, (only taking a break to complete my Bachelor of Arts at UC Berkeley). I was a full-time nanny for sweet twin boys for 2. 5 yrs., facilitating potty-training, swim lessons, reading/writing...

Jillian A. says "Emma was so great with our twin boys. She watched them for over 2 years from the ages of 2.5yrs to 4.5 yrs old. The boys thought of her as a friend vs....

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Kalsang N.

Love, Compassionate Sitter

Berkeley, CA

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
I choose to be nanny because I love kids. I have experience looking after them for more than 5 years. I am compassionate, reliable, trustworthy. I volunteered teaching to small kids (primary school level). I enjoy their company, spending time with them doing activities like playing, drawing, reading books, teaching them, taking...

Care Member says "Kalsang is very kind, patient, and comfortable with all things baby. She is a great communicator as well. "

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Karely C.

Looking For A Fun Sitter? Look No More!

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Karely, a 2nd year graduate school student pursuing my Master's in Social Work, along with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, which will allow me to work with children in schools. Before graduate school, I worked as an art gallery manager. After gallery life, I transitioned to working as a K-5 Special...

Erika L. says "Karely was our full time nanny for our daughter between the age of 7 - 14 months. She is AMAZING! Karely took great care of our daughter with everything...

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Taylor H.

Experienced Babysitter

Albany, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a 27-year-old student/babysitter looking to assist families in or around my area. I graduated SFSU in the spring of 2020 with a bachelors degree in International Business Administration. Directly after graduation, I spent a year as a TK teacher at a school in San Jose. Formerly, I was a Medical Assistant at Kaiser for two...

Lucy K. says "Taylor is always reliable and professional. My son loves when she and her daughter come and babysit. I can always count on Taylor. Highly recommend and...

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Ella W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm Ella and I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2024 studying Education, Child Development, and dance. At Berkeley, I work studied at elementary schools getting to know children at an academic level. I also have 3 years of babysitting kids 1-12 where we have played games, worked on homework, made meals for them, and done some...

Sandy P. says "Ella was punctual, comfortable with the kids and a delight to work with. The kids had a blast! Hoping to hire again in the near future!"

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Valeria K.

Energetic And Enthusiastic Child Care Provider With More Than 17 Years Of Experience

San Francisco, CA

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
-art teacher -museum art guide for kids -arts and crafts teacher -art therapy groups coach for kids and adults -co-founder of the first specialized art therapy studio -summer youth camps leader -childcare provider for more than 20 years -graduate of David Yellin College for Early Childhood Education -mother to wonderful human...

Care Member says "Valeria is a trustworthy professional caregiver. Our family hired her for babysitting in the evening time. She does well with all our instructions and...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.33/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Alameda, CA

After School Babysitters in Alameda, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Marline R.

When I began looking for childcare, I wanted to find someone with an education background in child development because my daughter was born...

- Hashima D.

Wendy Z.

Wendy supported our family for about a year. She started as a tutor and someone to help our kindergartner during the COVID distance...

- Gavin W.

Cecilia H.

Cecilia did a wonderful job. She was kind, sweet, and attentive and our three year old adored her. And the dinner that she cooked for us was...

- Brooke F.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Alameda, CA

You can review 12 after school babysitter profiles near you in Alameda, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Alameda, CA is $25.33. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Alameda, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Alameda, CA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Alameda, CA.

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