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Simone D.

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
As a caregiver, my passion lies in supporting families and providing reliable childcare. Be it a night out or weekly afterschool activities, With 10 years of experience, I'm adept at creating a nurturing environment for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and curious nature allows me to effectively handle...
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Tobbie

Dupont, WA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Hi I'm Tobbie from DuPont Washington and I'm a college sophomore and I have experience with babysitting and pet sitting! I'm very hard working and good time management. I love outdoors, sports, and movies, and crafts.
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Reliable Nanny/Babysitter Available

Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Chelsey and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 15 years of experience in providing high-quality care for children. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for those in my care, ensuring they feel heard and supported. Experience: I have babysat and nannied for friends,...
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Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, and understanding I love working with kids because I'm a kid at heart myself and I love to make a difference in their lives
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Lakewood, WA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Becoming a caregiver was a natural step after positive babysitting experiences. I enjoy supporting families and offering reliable childcare. My friendly and outgoing personality helps me connect with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. With four years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to three children....
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Lakewood, WA

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a passionate caregiver with two years of experience, dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly personality creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I ensure open communication with parents through daily written reports and verbal updates, addressing any...
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Family Oriented

Tacoma, WA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Ashley and I would love to be a help to your family. I graduated from LSU with a Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Studies. I have nannied/babysat for over 13 years. I have worked with children of all ages and developmental needs. I work as a para educator during the week but have evening/weekend availability...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Tacoma, WA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! Thank you for reading my bio. I have experience working with children of all ages as I am the oldest child in a very large family. I have also tutored children ages 10-15 for after school programs, I have worked with special needs children through special olympics for 3 years and love to keep children active and entertained....
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Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I have worked with multiple families and have assisted with activities of daily living such as cleaning, cooking, assisting with homework, playing games with the children and encouraging time outside. I am a Registered Nurse currently working in Tacoma. I am CPR certified. I would love to be able to answer any other...
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Tacoma, WA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option. While my children are grown, I still am passionate about raising kids. Spending time outdoors, engaging in sensory play, and reading are my favorite activities to do with kiddos. Healthy living is important to me. I have been working at Whole...
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Babysitter

Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
I am an occupational therapist currently working at a school district. I have experience with children ages 3-13, love to play games and come up with activities for them!
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Occasional Sitter/nanny With Flexible Availability

Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a current Masters student in Occupational Therapy with goals of becoming a pediatric therapist. I have done babysitting jobs for children ages 4-12 in the past, and feel very comfortable caring for children of all ages. During past babysitting jobs I have prepared meals for children, taken them on outings to parks or...
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I M A Mom Of Three Oldest Soon To Be 7, 5 And 31/2. I Live In North Tacoma Stay At Home Mom

Tacoma, WA

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$10/hr
Before I had children I did after school care for junior highers. I now I watch a almost 2-year-old about 10 hours a week. And I have three children of my own ages 6, 5 and 3 I am an esthetician but taking some years off to be with my kids.
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Tacoma, WA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as energetic, optimistic, and creative I like working with kids because they teach me new things. Every child is unique and brings their own challenges. Not only does it challenge me, but it build my problem solving skills, and the outcome is always satisfying knowing you were able to help. I'm...
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Fun, Attentive Sitter

Dupont, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
In the past 12 years, I have been a nanny, a teacher for ages 8 weeks-10 years in a daycare setting, and taught special education at an elementary level. I'm hands-on, and I love to do fun activities with the kids. In addition to supervising the kids, I'm also willing to prepare food, clean, run errands, and transport the kids...
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Daytime Animal Sitter

Tacoma, WA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Savannah! I've been sitting since I was 14 for friends of my family and I would love to grow more experience and meet more families! From January 2022 - October 2024 I was a private nanny for a family of 3. I am comfortable caring for and supervising children and animals while also making sure all tasks at hand are...
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Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi lovely parents! I'm Emma and I have about 3 years of family and friend babysitting. And I have about a year of working at a daycare. While working there I realized I'm love to do hands on/ one on one work! I'm a very quick learner and can follow instructions very well. I have also had experience in the classroom with...
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Education Grad Student Here To Help!

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Rachel, and I'm excited to work (and play) with children once again! I am currently in grad school for Elementary Education, and am fortunate to be working with some lovely families part-time. If you're interested in a part-time or occasional sitter, read on. I have a long and treasured history in childcare, from...
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Soon To Be Teacher With Nanny And Paraeducator Experience

Lakewood, WA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a hardworking 21 year with a positive attitude that would have graduated this past Spring with my BA in Elementary Education and a K-8 teaching certificate. My degree got postponed because of the pandemic, but I have 4 years of education pertaining to Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as 1 year of volunteer...
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Mother And Registered Nurse

Tacoma, WA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Tara, I am a registered nurse and new mom! Even before becoming a nurse, caring for others, particularly children, was always a part of my life. Growing up, my mother ran a daycare in our home, and when I came home from school, I was always so excited to help her take care of the kids. When she decided to...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in University Place, WA

You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in University Place, 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 University Place, WA 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 University Place, 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 University Place, 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 University Place, WA.

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