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Allie S.

West Lafayette, IN

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$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with two years of experience, I'm dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for your child. My passion for caring for children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a positive impact on their...
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Abigail H.

West Lafayette, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
My passion for fostering children's growth and positive experience in previous babysitting roles led me to become a caregiver. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to make a positive impact on children's lives. I prioritize open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their...
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Ariel D.

West Lafayette, IN

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. I support families by providing reliable care. My year of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, has prepared me to handle up to three children at a time. I am patient, creative, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household...
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Megan C.

West Lafayette, IN

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$10/hr
My care-taking experiences are mostly with the elderly (1 year), I do have unpaid volunteer experience at a daycare for a range of elementary school aged children (~2 years).
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Patricia C.

Professional Babysitter/Nanny

Delphi, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Patricia and I live in Carroll County, IN (moved from Aurora, IL in April 2016). I have 20+ years of babysitting experience/working in daycares & preschools. I have a background in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preschool aged (ages 3-5), and elementary school aged kids. If you...
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Caitlin T.

Otterbein, IN

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Caitlin, and working with kids has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have two younger brothers whom I babysat growing up while my mom ran errands. My first job was babysitting my aunt's three kids, playing games and ending the day with a popsicle or movie. After two summers, I worked at a school...
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  • 26 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.67/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 2.5

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in West Lafayette, IN

You can review 24 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Lafayette, IN 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 West Lafayette, IN is $13.67. 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 West Lafayette, IN 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 West Lafayette, IN 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 West Lafayette, IN.

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