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Madison J.
La Plata, MD
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison, you can call me Maddy.
I'm a student who's looking for a caregiving position close to my area. I'm super available since I'm here for the summer. Even on my breaks if you need a sitter, my phone is open.
I have the most experience with kids aged 4-8. I just finished a long term position at a non-profit,...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a strong passion for working with children. I'm native French speaker, currently attending college here in the US. I have over six years of experience working with children, including my little brothers and sisters. I have performed a wide range of duties with children, such as bathing them, feeding them, taking them to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kevine took care for my 9 month preemie son for a month and a half and I definitely recommend her. She was always flexible, punctual and the great thing about her is that being a mother herself, she used to soothe my son during his fussy periods and I learned some...
Trisha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for children is one of the things I enjoy most in life. I take pride and joy in watching a child grow and I also believe I grow more as a person when watching the children. I have watched children since I was 14 years old, the youngest I have cared for is 8 months and the oldest is 11 years old. I am an athletic person so...
Zulemy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zulemy is one fantastic sitter. I hired her to help me pick up my kids and spend the day with them while I was in class for my master. The entire semester she not only was never late, she never one canceled on me and always tried to accommodate my schedule to make...
Hanin A.
Leah S.
Triangle, VA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Leah I am 22 years old and currently enrolled at Nova Community College. I was employed at Chick-fil-A for two years and volunteered at elementary schools after school helping elementary kids with homework and assignments. I have volunteered at my local library helping young kids and special needs read and write...
5.0
"Leah watches our son twice on a weekly basis and does a wonderful job! She is dependable and our son absolutely loves his time with her. She goes above and beyond. Hire her immediately!"
Sarah R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Eumaine, I work with families in both MD & DC. I'm fully vaccinated & boosted for COVID-19 & First Aid/CPR certified. I began working with kids 8 years ago, where I was given the opportunity to read stories & care for children at my local Church in Brooklyn, NY. Since then, I have been working in...
Eumaine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eumaine is a very helpful being and very sympathetic, she has helped me with my child and has been very flexible with the hours in keeping him."
Samuel H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenny and I am recent graduate with a bachelors and masters in elementary education. I am a fun loving, energetic person who absolutely loves working with kids. My passions include: spending time outdoors, coming up with new and engaging activities for children, and teaching. 5 years ago I started working at a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny is an amazing young lady that became an important part of our family over the year that she watched our 2 girls. I can't say enough great things about her. "
Danielle C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare and education for 15 years, with a focus in infant and toddler care, though I also have a lot of experience with all ages. I will gladly send you my full resume. During this time, I have been a nanny/sitter for many families, provided care in daycares & preschool settings, tutored professionally,...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sloane was a joy. She was a wonderful postpartum Douala for me and my family and I appreciate the support that she provided immensely. Sloane primarily provided overnight newborn care for us so we could get some much needed rest and I would definitely recommend her...
Melody H.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Ilana and I'm 26 yo.
I'm a former aupair, used to be an after school teacher in my home country and I'm a full time nanny lately.
I have experience with all ages, starting from 3 months to 16+ yo kids.
I can provide strong references - so if you're looking for a reliable experience care provider for your kids,...
Ilana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ilana is really great with kids and is competent at her job. She is mature, trustworthy and organized."
Claire F.
Sydney P.
Alexandria, VA
$15-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sydney. I have lots of experience with children. I used to work for an after school program, coached lacrosse for kids K-12, worked an after school program for kindergartners, and have babysit a lot. I am in the military full time. I have first aid training as well as CPR training. I am looking for...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Syd has been watching my kids since they were literally a few weeks old to now 6 years old. I've known her for years and she's always been great with kids. I would recommend her to anyone with their children. She's always on time, easy to work with, understanding,...
Erica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been an ESL teacher at Prince George's County Public Schools for the past four years. I have MSDE certification in ESL K-12 and Special Education. My current position has allowed me to work and collaborate with students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I am presently the coordinator of the...
Liza can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"We were really happy with Liza. She got along very well with our son, kept him busy and taught him a few things too. We'd hire her again without hesitation."
Jonathan H.
5.0
(4)
I enjoy working with and caring for children! I have had the privilege of working and caring for kindergarten age children for the past 10+ years. Prior to this I worked with a before and after school program, supervising groups on 20 or more children and implementing age appropriate activities to keep them engaged. In the past...
Tradicia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. G. in Kindergarten classrooms. She is a talented educator and attentive caretaker. Students adore her and parents appreciate how much care she takes to ensure their children are well educated and cared for. I would highly...
Hayley C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I currently work for the Alexandria City Public Schools in Special Education. I have been here for the last 20 years. I also work in my church nursery (ages 18 months - 4 1/2 years old) on Sat and Sun during the services and for special events, as needed. I was camp counselor (ages 2-4 years old), camp director (ages 4-14).
I...
Omega can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Loved working with her. She's knowledgeable, responsible and now consider her part of the family."
Sarah G.
Kamaria W.
Accokeek, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Experience, Biology Major/ Art Minor, Learning And Fun All In One!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was a child myself, volunteering at my church nursery for several years. I've helped out at a home daycare, volunteered at a children's after school reading program, and volunteered teaching coding for children (Black Girls Code). I always treat children with love. I believe in not only...
Kamaria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"If I wasn't starting family child care, I would definitely keep her. She's very punctual, a great teacher and the kids liked her!!!"
Devon T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently working full time as a Home Health Aide for an elderly couple, one handicap & the other with early dementia. My 4+ years of experience with them primarily involves caring for the handicapped wife - bathing, dressing & grooming, preparing meals, driving to doctors' appointments and therapy sessions, preparing/organizing...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a variety of experience working with children in Sunday school, before and after school care, babysitting, over-night and day camp, as well as teaching children with disabilities (autism, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, anxiety, and ADHD) (7 through 11 years old). I have a degree in early childhood...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin was and still is to this day our best babysitter! She always put so much time and attention to our girls! She knew all the the milestones our 8 month old at the time needed to reach and would work on her crawling and tummy time. Caitlin became a part of our...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I officially began babysitting when I was about 14 years old. My next door neighbors were about 6 and I would walk over to watch them while school was out and their parents worked. From there, my babysitting experience progressed. Once I got my drivers license, I started watching my mom's clients children and working for...
Neriyah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Neriah is the best! My kids love her and ask for her all the time. She is very sweet and caring. She has done everything from house sitting to babysitting for us. She has even done overnight jobs. Very trustworthy and dependable!"
Celia B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a full-time job from 9-5 Monday through Friday, but I'm looking for weeknight, overnight, weekend, recurring/occasional, one-time, etc. jobs. I've babysat and worked as a nanny for over 30 local families in my area. I have experience caring for children anywhere from the age of one month to 13. In high school, I would...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hope is wonderful! She has been helping our family for the past few months and is always willing to babysit when she's available. She has been flexible with our schedule, with irregular times and sometimes last minute changes. Her experience is evident, and she...
Mairin S.
Hi, I'm Eva! A little bit about me is that I'm a full-time student at Virginia Commonwealth University, but my hometown is Alexandria, VA! I've had about a year of paid experience with children with ages ranging from 12 months-9 years at St. Stephen St. Agnes Lower School. I also have experience babysitting through care. com!...
Mary Lane T.
Lorton, VA
$18-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I am Mary Lane and I am a senior at the Virginia Commonwealth University studying English, but will be back in the Northern Virginia area for the summer of 2024. I am a reliable and enthusiastic individual with prior experience working with children ages three and up. My background in childcare includes instructing dance...
Mary Lane can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Mandy H.
King George, VA
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Before/after School, Overnight Available
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I home schooled my two children from preschool through 4th grade. Participated as an instructor in home school co-op. I am looking for an opportunity to share my love and knowledge of learning with others. I also have experience working with children with ADHD and also children who are on the autism spectrum. As well as those...
Mandy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in La Plata, MD
Kevine T.
5.0
Kevine took care for my 9 month preemie son for a month and a half and I definitely recommend her. She was always flexible, punctual and the great thing about her is that being a mother herself, she used to soothe my son during his fussy periods and I learned some great stuff from her. She got an...
- Trisha S.
Zulemy L.
5.0
Zulemy is one fantastic sitter. I hired her to help me pick up my kids and spend the day with them while I was in class for my master. The entire semester she not only was never late, she never one canceled on me and always tried to accommodate my schedule to make sure she can be there and take care...
- Hanin A.
Leah S.
5.0
Leah watches our son twice on a weekly basis and does a wonderful job! She is dependable and our son absolutely loves his time with her. She goes above and beyond. Hire her immediately!
- Sarah R.
Eumaine M.
5.0
Eumaine is a rare find when it comes to finding childcare. She is a caring individual that is intuitive to the needs of children. She has done wonders with tutoring my child and as a babysitter.
- Jovane S.
Jenny M.
5.0
Jenny is an amazing young lady that became an important part of our family over the year that she watched our 2 girls. I can't say enough great things about her.
- Danielle C.
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FAQs for after school child care in La Plata, MD
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in La Plata, MD?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in La Plata, MD through Care.com will cost an average of $22.00 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in La Plata, MD?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in La Plata, MD. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in La Plata, MD?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in La Plata, MD to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around La Plata, MD, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.