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Tami S.

Fun Sitter For Your Loved Ones.

Gig Harbor, WA

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$17/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, loyal. I like working with kids because they are innocent, honest, and tell it like it is. I like to make kids smile and laugh. That keeps us young. I started working with kids when I was in high school. I have 2 grown children of my own, and a niece and nephew. In my spare time, I...
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Cameron P.

Gig Harbor, WA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
As a caretaker with over three years of experience, I'm dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for positively impacting young lives. I've worked with children of various age groups, from infants...
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Katie K.

Gig Harbor, WA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi there! I am a reliable, energetic college graduate, looking for a full- time nanny position. I have experience working with children of all ages in various enviroments and am looking forward to connecting with a family. From being the neighborhood babysitter at a young age, to volunteer work with hospitalized children at Mary...
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Hannah W.

Full-time Nanny!

Gig Harbor, WA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! I started my professional life working as a nursing-assistant in both Oregon and Washington. I began in long-term care facilities and eventually ended up in a hospital setting. After a severe wrist injury which halted my ability to safely perform CPR, I had to step out of that work field for some time and decided to...
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Sydney H.

Gig Harbor, WA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have been working with kids of all ages for about 10 years now with babysitting, nannying, and swim lessons. I have worked with kids from the age of 8 months old to 12 years old. As a child care worker I have help in all aspects of the kids lives that the parents needed from driving the kids to sports and after school to...

Amelia H. says "Kids love her. Sweet, reliable, and easy-going. Is able to follow instructions, is very dependable, and responsible. Mature beyond her years."

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Josefina S.

Your Trusting Sitter

Gig Harbor, WA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
As an experienced nanny, I bring warmth, creativity, and a genuine love for children to every family I work with. My nurturing approach fosters a safe and engaging environment where kids can thrive. I excel at balancing fun and learning, crafting imaginative activities that inspire curiosity and growth. With strong communication...
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Monica Clarice Q.

Child Care

Gig Harbor, WA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello parents of Care. com! I just graduated from Peninsula High School and through Tacoma Community College's running start program. I've worked at the YMCA in child watch/camp and have helped fulfill other positions for over two years. A few months before softball season rolled in, I was working as a teacher's assistant at In...

Desiree S. says "She is very Punctual, friendly, and caring. My son enjoyed having her care for him in the mornings. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

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Micaela C.

Gig Harbor, WA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello, My name is Micaela. I have 8+ years of childcare experience from infants to adolescents. I have a nurturing, relaxed, yet very fun personality. I am a former birth and postpartum doula with 80+ hours of on-the-job experience. I have cared for a wide range of children with specialized needs, from behavioral issues to...
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Karen K.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Gig Harbor, WA

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a 56-year-old compassionate, loving Mother/Grandmother of 3 grown successful adults and 3 Grandchildren. I have many years of experience personally raising children and caring for my own parents as well as working in all aspects of domestic care services for last 9 years. With excellent references. Currently and for the...
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Aumpika C.

Gig Harbor, WA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. I'm dedicated to fostering a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. With a college degree and one year of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to two children across various age groups, from infants to 11-year-olds. My...
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Megan B.

Port Orchard, WA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello, my name is Megan! I am a mom to a wonderful 5-year-old boy and a student finishing my degree in education. I bring over 10 years of experience babysitting and nannying, along with professional work in childcare programs. In addition to my nannying experience, I've worked in a before- and after-school program, a summer...

Gabrielle K. says "We have enjoyed having Megan watch our 18 month old so much! My parents are moving to town, that is the only reason we will not be continuing to work...

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Nicola C.

Fun And Caring Nanny

Lakebay, WA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Heidi V. says "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...

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Rhianna C.

Young, Fun, Happy Nanny Seeking Family To Help!

Lakebay, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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...

Emma E. says "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...

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Christina S.

Port Orchard, WA

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced childcare giver, and nanny. I have raised 3 kids of my own and spent many hours babysitting other children of family and friends. Volunteered as chaperone at multiple local schools-cleared all back ground checks. Chaperoned for local sports teams and traveled within and out of state with team groups. Willing to do...
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Nicole K.

Allyn, WA

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$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
As someone with a deep passion for nurturing young minds, I've dedicated the past two decades to providing exceptional childcare. My patient and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive. With my extensive training, including First Aid and CPR certification, as well as coursework in Early Child...
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Lauren W.

A Little About Me!

Belfair, WA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Responsible, creative, detail oriented. loves to read, puzzles, coloring, hands on person/ learning style. Good with pets, can clean well. Meal prep/ cleanup. Non smoker, has transportation, HS diploma, college AA. Looking for fun part time job and to help out!
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Ashley L M.

Artsy & Fun Sitter W/ Teaching Experience

Port Orchard, WA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Ashley and I am 22 years old and live in Port Orchard, Washington. Currently, I am finishing my degree in Elementary Education with an Art Teaching Endorsement through WGU (online). Since I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a teacher because I find kids delightful and want to make a difference in their...
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Autumn R.

Babysitter!

Belfair, WA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I started babysitting when I was 14 and I am now 25. First it started as just a few times here and there for a family friend and then they "hired" me full time as I got older. Now, my husband is military and we travel a lot so I've stuck to babysitting just to have a more flexible schedule for us. We're currently resided in...
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Alexea C.

Bremerton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
Hello everyone! I'm Alexea! Here's a little about me I am 23 I have a little brother who is 11 that I've helped raise when I was 16 I was babysitting jobs for care I used to help out/ watch kids in the nursery AND in the older kid Daycare at my church. And have been a leader at kids camps I'm currently a Site Director...

Davina W. says "She is a very bright young lady and very responsible with the task that has been given to her. She executes plan accordingly as instructed and she is very...

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Kimberly D.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi Parents! My name is Kimberly, and my husband and I recently moved to the area. I'm excited to connect with families who are looking for a reliable, caring, and experienced nanny! I'm 23 and have 7 years of babysitting experience, including 5 years as a full-time nanny. I've worked with children from newborns to age 12 and...

Katie T. says "Kimberly has been wonderful taking care of our 4 month old. Always on time and super sweet. I would definitely recommend her!"

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.20/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Gig Harbor, WA

After School Babysitters in Gig Harbor, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Sydney H.

Kids love her. Sweet, reliable, and easy-going. Is able to follow instructions, is very dependable, and responsible. Mature beyond her...

- Amelia H.

Monica Clarice Q.

She is very Punctual, friendly, and caring. My son enjoyed having her care for him in the mornings. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Desiree S.

Megan B.

We have enjoyed having Megan watch our 18 month old so much! My parents are moving to town, that is the only reason we will not be...

- Gabrielle K.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Gig Harbor, WA

You can review 10 after school babysitter profiles near you in Gig Harbor, WA 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 Gig Harbor, WA is $20.20. 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 Gig Harbor, WA 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 Gig Harbor, WA 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 Gig Harbor, WA.

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