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Ellie W.

Sylva, NC

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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ellie, I am a senior at Western Carolina University. I worked at a methodist church for a little over a year with kids in the after-school program, grades k-8, and on Sundays in the nursery. And I also worked as a daycare worker last summer, and have babysat a handful of times. I am CPR certified and fully...
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Nevaeh P.

Cullowhee, NC

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$8/hr
2 years experience
I'm a nanny with two years of experience who enjoys providing children with a safe and nurturing environment. I have a passion for caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I love playing games with children, both indoors and outdoors. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...
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Alicia P.

Cullowhee, NC

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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Caring for children is truly a passion. My positive experiences as a babysitter motivated me to dedicate myself to childcare. For the past seven years, I've had the pleasure of nurturing young minds. I'm friendly, approachable, and love sparking imagination through creative play. I have some college experience and coursework in...
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Anna B.

Cullowhee, NC

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Anna, and I'm a responsible, caring, and dependable babysitter with experience caring for elementary-aged children and older. I've gained hands-on experience by helping care for my younger siblings growing up as well as working at summer camps, which taught me how to manage groups of kids, stay patient, and keep...
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Camryn C.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Cullowhee, NC

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$11/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
Hello! My name is Cami and I am a recent graduate at Western Carolina University. I am 23 years old and have been an experienced caregiver for over 7 years now. I am Red-Cross and CPR Certified. I have been responsible for children with ages ranging from toddlers and up. I have flexibility and am available full time. If you are...
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Mackenzie T.

Waynesville, NC

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I love being with kids! I enjoy seeing kids grow and would be lucky to be apart of that! I'm currently working at a daycare from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and have had experience with children 3 months and up. I have worked as a daycare teacher since my junior year of high school and am currently going into my junior year...

Renee S. says "Mackenzie is conscientious, accountable and dependable. Not only does she take care of my daughter, but she clearly cares about her, too! We are very...

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Erin C.

Artist And Educator With 5 Years Of Nannying Experience Looking For Part-Time Position

Canton, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an artist, nanny, educator, and business owner. I have a Masters in Fine Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and after graduation I taught continuously to people/children of all ages (toddlers, elementary, middle school, high school, adults). I was also an Adjunct Professor at AB-Tech and UNC-A for two...

Ashley M. says "Erin was a lifesaver for our family this summer when childcare shut down due to covid-19. She kept our 4-year-old daughter entertained and learning, and...

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Krystan I.

Experienced Babysitter Available A Few Days A Week

Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I am 22 and I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant student at Southwestern Community College. I graduated high school with my CNA and I am CPR and First Aide Certified. I have worked in after school care at two elementary schools and I have worked as a CNA in home health with pediatrics for a few years now. All together I have...
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Alyss C.

College Student At Saint Leo University.

Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I volunteered at Girl's Inc over the summer during high school. Now I volunteer with the demo team at my Taekwondo studio and work with the kids there.
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Cathryn H.

Lake Junaluska, NC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Cathryn and I've been working in child care for most of my life. I started babysitting in church nurseries in high school and college, and then as a professional nanny/household mgr after graduating from college. I started a nanny/household mgr position and soon realized how much I enjoyed caring for children...
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Carlson S.

Fun, Loving And Enthusiastic Baby Sitter

Canton, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience with child care and have participated in professional childcare development. I have worked as a camp councler at the Waynesville rec center, worked night care center, completed 12 weeks of student teaching and direct and facilitate a horse camp at Better Late Farm Graduated from Mars Hill...
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Laura L.

Professional Babysitter

Franklin, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Laura and I am what you may call a professional babysitter :). I am interested in taking on some part time jobs near the Franklin, NC area. I have many references (all of which I am happy to provide), which include babysitting all ages, working in day cares, and teaching...

Raemona S. says "Laura has been a FANTASTIC sitter for my infant and toddler! She is sweet and polite and has been a wonderful addition to our home. We are so sad that...

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  • 12 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Sylva, NC

After School Babysitters in Sylva, NC are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 12 listed after school babysitters

Mackenzie T.

Mackenzie is conscientious, accountable and dependable. Not only does she take care of my daughter, but she clearly cares about her, too! We...

- Renee S.

Erin C.

Erin was a lifesaver for our family this summer when childcare shut down due to covid-19. She kept our 4-year-old daughter entertained and...

- Ashley M.

Laura L.

Laura has been a FANTASTIC sitter for my infant and toddler! She is sweet and polite and has been a wonderful addition to our home. We are...

- Raemona S.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Sylva, NC

You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Sylva, NC 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 Sylva, NC is $17.00. 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 Sylva, NC 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 Sylva, NC 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 Sylva, NC.

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