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Tallie V.

Childcare Professional!

Lakewood, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Tallie and I'm 20 years old. I have been working with children professionally for 3 years. I have experience with foster care and the foster system and special or exceptional needs. I also was a nanny for 2 years for a family with 2 children before I went into the professional field. My degree program is Early...

Care Member says "Tallie was great! She took our job with very short notice, had great communication and made us feel at ease leaving our kids with her. Our 1.5 year old...

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Jessica W.

Nanny

Puyallup, WA

4.7(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jessi! I have 10 years of experience in childcare field, and I love what I do! From working in daycares, nannying, and babysitting. I am currently finishing up my BA in Elementary Education. I've been a lead teacher in a private daycare as well as a household nanny with many references! I am CPR and blood-borne...

Tyclee L. says "Ms.Jessie is the best nanny we have ever hired!!! My kids still talk about her to this day!"

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Andrea M.

Craft Extraordinaire

Puyallup, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a highly qualified sitter with a degree in speech pathology! I have worked for public and private special education jobs as a teacher's assistant and Speech Pathologist. I also have extensive experience in cognitive retraining in a memory/dementia care unit. I like to care for families outside my full time job as an SLP....

Cristina W. says "I hired Andrea to help with pick up and drop off from daycare for my children. She has been working from me now for 3.5 months. She has been excellent...

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Tyra T.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I've been watching children since the age of 13. I grew up helping out with my siblings, cousins, and neighbors kids of all ages. I am 26 years old with a General Studies Associate degree from Pierce College. I currently work as a program manager for a before & after school program and I'm in school for my Bachelor's in...

Maria V. says "Tyra was great with my girls, I could tell they really liked her!"

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Hannah J.

Babysitter

Puyallup, WA

4.7(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have lots of experience babysitting and providing childcare including being an au pair in Madrid for 3 young girls, after school nanny, tutor, camp counselor, overnight infant nanny, full time day infant nanny and occasional sitter. I would love to connect with you, send you my resume and answer any questions you may have.

Care Member says "Hannah was simply wonderful. An extremely easy person to get along with, she is kind and caring for both our infant and toddler."

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Ludmela V.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am excited for the opportunity to provide care for your family! I have a lot of experience with childcare, your kiddos will be in good hands. I have worked as a full time nanny for a 1-2-year-old child (happy to provide a reference). I am also one of 10 kids and spent a lot of my childhood/young adulthood taking care...

Joshua M. says "Ludmela was positive, friendly and appropriately inquisitive. She had to deal with a couple challenges with our 1 and 4-year-old daughters during the...

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Arianna R.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Arianna I am 26 years old. I've worked with kids in ice skating for the past 5 years. I've helped learn to skate at recreation center. If you have any more questions feel free to contact me anytime. I'm available 7 days a week and have a pretty flexible schedule. In addition I currently have worked for mad science...

Tracy N. says "Arianna is great with our 6 year old! She is attentive, punctual, and has a positive attitude. She goes above what we have expected. For example it's not...

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Julienne J.

Experienced Babysitter Willing To Watch Kids/pets When I'm Not At Work.

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have volunteered at an after-school tutoring program, as well as babysit a special needs boy before and after school. My mom had an in-home daycare growing up so I have experience being in a daycare as well as providing care to many children. My goal is to be able to financially support myself, while taking real estate...

Ron J. says "Julienne is hard working, diligent, compassionate and empathetic. She takes her responsibilities very seriously and is committed to getting her...

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Diane G.

Experienced Nanny For Infants - Early School-Age, Available For Full-Time And Long Term

Spanaway, WA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Diane and I have many years of experience in working with children through a daycare setting, an after school program, being a babysitter, a nanny and most of all from being a mom! I enjoy caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I also know what it is like to have to leave a child in someone else's...

Jessica F. says "Being that Diane is a mother herself to FOUR perfectly behaved, well balanced children, she is more than experienced in watching your children. She...

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Tyclee L.

Certified Preschool Teacher

Tacoma, WA

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Tyclee, and I'm looking for my next family! I have 9+ years of experience in the childcare field. Between nannying professionally, babysitting, and working in centers. I have been a lead teacher in a private school, private Montessori school as well as household nanny with many references from families I've...

Bailey D. says "Tyclee has been taking care of our daughter for about six months now. She has the best crafting and sensory activities planned and really knows how to...

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Zoie G.

About Me

Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Zoie. I am a junior in college and am familiar with Care. com. I have been working with children for about three years now! I love taking care of babies and kids especially 1 year-10 years old. I worked at the YMCA for a year and a half. While there I was a part of the Youth Program working in the Drop-in...

Bryan H. says "Zoie was the first babysitter we have ever hired; the first person who wasn't family to watch our 2 kiddos (ages 8 and 5). Zoie is a good communicator and...

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Sabrina P.

Spanaway, WA

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
In addition to helping take care of my younger brother and sister for the first 10-15 years of their lives. I have babysat for numerous friends and family members throughout my late childhood, early adulthood. In addition to child care and supervision. I have also completed some basic household chores and errands, including but...
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Jacqueline O.

Full Time Babysitter

Puyallup, WA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am loving and caring babysitter with over 10 years of experience caring from toddlers to teenage kids. Homework assistant, pick up and drop off from school and after school programs. Cooking and games .
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Deonys E.

Fun, Kind, And Caring Caregiver And Nanny!

Spanaway, WA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Deonys! I go by Dede! I have over 5 plus years of experience caring for kids of all ages! I have my CPR, first aid, and AED certification for all ages! I have worked at several summer camps and have helped many kids with disabilities! I also have worked as a tutor helping kids with homework and after school...
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Kelsie E.

Tacoma, WA

from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kelsie, and I am a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a strong background in working with children of all ages. I am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring the highest level of safety for the children in my care. Currently, I work as a Program Manager for a before and after school program, where...
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Victoria R.

Full-Time Babysitter

Puyallup, WA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I enjoy working with kids, especially infants to preschool ages. I current work at an Elementary school, I enjoy those ages as well. I am also a tutor after school for kids who are struggling with reading. I enjoy hiking, traveling and learning new cultures.
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Nyahyul D.

Tacoma, WA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Nyahyul I recently graduated from high school, I first started babysitting at 12 for my auntie with her newborn and two younger kids for almost a year and a half. I then got a job at after school program were I'd watch kids from 5-17 for 4 hours for 5 days of the week. I'm very experienced with kids and love...
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Vivian B.

Positive Baby Sitter

Tacoma, WA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Vivian! I live in Tacoma! I have past experience watching children for an extended period of time as part of a paid after-school program and also just experience from babysitting younger siblings since they were first born. I am also CPR certified as well as certified in first aid. I also have a lot of...
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Leah G.

Puyallup, WA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have had many years of experience working in my mothers in home preschool/daycare. I have had experience with helping after school children with homework and working with different types of curriculum. I am patient with children, and always want to have their needs, feelings, and opinions to come first.
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Delaney M.

Tacoma, WA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a sophomore in college with about 4 years of on-and-off babysitting experience and I'm seeking a family who needs after-school care (I have class until 3:00 p.m. most days). I also drive a reliable car and have a clean 3-year driving record, and could be available for pickup depending on timing. I have always loved...
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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Lakewood, WA

After School Child Care in Lakewood, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Tallie V.

Tallie was great! She took our job with very short notice, had great communication and made us feel at ease leaving our kids with her. Our...

- Care member

Jessica W.

Ms.Jessie is the best nanny we have ever hired!!! My kids still talk about her to this day!

- Tyclee L.

Andrea M.

I hired Andrea to help with pick up and drop off from daycare for my children. She has been working from me now for 3.5 months. She has...

- Cristina W.

FAQs for after school child care in Lakewood, WA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Lakewood, WA through Care.com will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Lakewood, WA. 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.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Lakewood, WA 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 Lakewood, WA, 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.

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