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Alesha S.

Full Or Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Suitland, MD

4.4(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Alesha and I am a 32-year-old Nanny with college degree. We are California natives that have recently relocated to the literal Washington D. C./Maryland border for my husband to attend schooling at Howard School of Dentistry to become an oral surgeon. All throughout my school, college and professional career I always...

David H. says "your kids are in good hands. Alesha is helpful all around, my infant was at home with her. I was pleased with the care provided."

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Simona G.

Fun Sitter Located In Foggy Bottom

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a first-year college student at George Washington University. I am 18 years old and from the DMV area. I have experience with babysitting toddlers and young and young ages for a few years. I have experience babysitting children with autism and ADHD as well. I enjoy spending time with children and engaging and creating...

Iesha H. says "Our 18 month old daughter loved Simona! We needed last minute care and she was able to help on short notice. She was also able to get our daughter down for...

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Clara R.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Clara and I am 23 years old. I have experience working with children in a various settings. I supported a third grade class during the 2018 to 2019SY; I helped students inside and outside of the classroom through an AmeriCorps program called City Year. After that, I served for another AmeriCorps program from Aug....

Raquelle C. says "Clara was such a delight! She was on time, calm, highly communicative, and responsible. My 8 month old daughter and her hit it off. Her references were...

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Martha H.

BabySitter/Nanny

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have many years of childcare experience. I can help with light laundry, and fun activities I am available can be part time or full time or occasionally

Dana M. says "Martha has been with our family part-time for the last 2 weeks. She's been wonderful, she's very gentle, patient and caring with our 1 year old. She helps...

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Sophia M.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for almost 15 years now and nannying full-time and part-time over the past five years. I studied infant and early childhood development in school and I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, early school age children, and preteens. I am great at coming up with fun, intellectual games and activities...

Abigail B. says "Sophia is a warm and competent care provider. My toddler felt comfortable with her very quickly. I really appreciate her helpful and flexible attitude in...

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Samantha M.

Experienced Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
My name is Samantha and I'm a friendly and patient person with more than 10 years of experience caring for children ages 5 months+. I was a live-in nanny for several years, an assistant at a Spanish immersion preschool, and a volunteer for a summer camp. I recently moved to DC for a position writing child welfare policy. While I...

Sacha K. says "Samantha is absolutely a savant with dogs! Not only do they love her, but she trained my pit bull rescue to stop pulling on his leash and to stop being...

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Krystal G.

Your Kiddos New Best Friend!

Riverdale, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Krystal and I'm a current Physician Assistant (PA) student with a background in healthcare and a lifelong love for working with children. With several years of experience in clinical settings and childcare, I bring a unique blend of medical knowledge, responsibility, and warmth to every family I work with. I've...

Loreal J. says "Krystal is a very great nanny. I hate to see her leave but I do know how important education/college is. She cared for my son at the tender age of 6...

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Michelena M.

Seasonal Nanny And Part Time Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Red Cross Certified in CPA and young childcare. Watched children at day time and night time from ages 0-12.

Saharah Moon C. says "Michelena was great for after school babysitting. She was dependable and fun and my kids loved her. She got my kids from school, walked them to...

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Malya P.

Attentive Sitter, Problem Solver, Patient Friend,

Bowie, MD

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I've been watching over children (siblings and younger cousins) since the age of 12. I've worked at a summer camp for five years preparing activities, classes, field trips, and fun time for children from the age of 8 to the age of 16. I've also worked as a baby sitter for a church taking care of, entertaining, and teaching...

Eliana J. says "Malya is amazing! We hired her to care for our 11-month old son. She has sat for us on several occasions and each time things went well. Our son who is...

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Afi K.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello my name is Yvonne I am 35 and mother of 1. I have 6 years of experience for babysitting and I am available anytime. Thank you

Josephine C. says "My name is Josephine i am mother of 4. Afi is a good babysitter, she took really good care of our children and love them as her own. She always come on...

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Ivory H.

Washington, DC

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, my name is Ivory and I'm currently enrolled at the University of DC. I've been working with kids since I was a kid. It started with just helping my mom watch over my two younger sisters and then I began looking after the neighborhood children. Over the past few years I've mainly worked with infants and toddlers but have...

Jaelyn R. says "Ivory is a very dependable and lovable girl. I came across her on Craigslist and she replied instantly. She'll keep you updated about your children. One...

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Maria R.

Full-time / Part-time Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Greetings! I am currently entering my 2nd year of teaching elementary art. I previously taught 3 years of elementary special education. Prior to teaching in public schools I taught preschool (ages 3-4) at Kinder care Learning Centers. Before teaching, I was a nanny for two children ages 3 and 4 with autism. Sports, music, dance,...

Divesh G. says "Maria is responsible, caring, considerate and creative when working with children. She was fantastic with our daughter!"

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Lisa M.

Amazing Experienced Mother Of 3!

District Heights, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have raised three kids (all of grown ages). I have started babysitting at the age of 14 with my grandmother for 2 years. I also take care of other family members' and friends' kids. I have a passion for kids and I want to continue caring for kids because that's what I have a passion for.

Ryan C. says "I'm so glad we found Ms. Lisa! She is so considerate and responsive with my little girl. I would hire her 100 more times."

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Sarah M.

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...

Sarita M. says "It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super...

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Evangeline R.

Full Time Reliable Nanny/Caregiver

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Well I'm a registered nurse by profession. So I have a knowledge in child care. Before I also take care of my little brothers and sisters, so with my nieces and nephews. After graduation in collage I have the chance to work as a caregiver/nanny. My responsibilities as a babysitter are bathing the baby, giving the formula,...

Vivienne P. says "Very hard working and even when the baby is sleeping she finds things to do that are very helpful around the house. Punctual, responsive, and most...

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Ksanet G.

I Know How It Feels To Need Someone To Care For Your Child/ren Trust Me I've Been There !

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a loving , fun, caring and most trusted babysitter. I am also a mother to my 3 beautiful children. I know what you need and I am ready to care for your child .

Aliza L. says "Ksanet is a wonderful and kind person and she treated my children as her own. She quickly became a member of our family and helped us greatly when we...

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Patricia D.

Nanny/Babysitter

Odenton, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I will be moving from Birmingham, AL, to Odenton, MD, at the 1st of June to be closer to my family. I currently work for a lovely family with a 7-year-old daughter. She is a Type I diabetic and requires insulin/blood sugar testing several times daily. My responsibilities include picking her up from school, transportation her...

Sonia M. says "Patricia is hard working, dependable and a pleasure to be around. You will be blessed if she can work you into her schedule."

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Mary K.

Teacher Looking For Part-Time Work

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Mary and I currently live in Washington DC and work as a pre-k teacher for DC public schools. Before getting my Masters in Education I worked as a full time nanny for a family for a year and a half. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs. I love doing various activities with the children I watch...

Care Member says "Mary was an excellent sitter for our kids and we will definitely hire her again!"

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Lydia T.

Thoughtful And Playful Sitter!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have child care experience for about 9 years in private child care setting, as a city lifeguard, a preschool substitute teacher, and a summer camp counselor. I study neuroscience with a passion for child development. I use this knowledge to enhance my child care practices to meet each child where they're at and encourage new...

Kloudin B. says "I had the pleasure of hiring a nanny for a six-week period during the summer, and I must say that she was absolutely fantastic. From the moment she...

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Afi A.

Funny And Lovely Babysitter

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi my name is Afi. I am 35 and mother of 2. I was a babysitter for over 6 years and l love it. I can't wait to meet you

Sara D. says "Afi is a wonderful lady. She took care of my twins as her own, always on time to my house and willing to stay for an extra hour without getting paid for...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.72/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.7

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lanham, MD

After School Babysitters in Lanham, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Alesha S.

your kids are in good hands. Alesha is helpful all around, my infant was at home with her. I was pleased with the care provided.

- David H.

Simona G.

Our 18 month old daughter loved Simona! We needed last minute care and she was able to help on short notice. She was also able to get our...

- Iesha H.

Clara R.

Clara was such a delight! She was on time, calm, highly communicative, and responsible. My 8 month old daughter and her hit it off. Her...

- Raquelle C.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Lanham, MD

You can review 18 after school babysitter profiles near you in Lanham, MD 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 Lanham, MD is $19.72. 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 Lanham, MD 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 Lanham, MD 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 Lanham, MD.

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