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After school child care in Steilacoom, WA

Looking for after school care, someone to take the kids out of the house while you WFH, or just help keeping things clean and meals on the table, I'm your gal! I have a really diverse working background which shows that I thrive in any situation thrown at me. I am patient, caring, active, great at multitasking, responsible, I...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Abigail B.


Tacoma, WA

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Abby and I'm currently looking for a position to help out during date nights! I am a Certified Nursing Aide in Washington state, so I am CPR certified, fully vaccinated, and take COVID-19 very seriously. I am currently working a full time job where I am practicing my license but would love a part time...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Abigail was an absolute delight as our nanny! The children grew very fond of her and were sad to say goodbye when we had to move away. She became like part of the family not only to the children, but me as well. She was always on time and was flexible with hours....

Brianna S.

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Ludmela V.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an environmental chemist that is taking a break from lab work! I have a lot of experience with kids -- I am one of 10 kids and spent a lot of my childhood/young adulthood taking care of my younger siblings. I have experience with infants, as well as caring for preteens and teens. I've worked baby sitting jobs here...
Ludmela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Luda is wonderful with children. She understands different developmental ages well. Her intelligence and energy level make her an engaging childcare provider. My kids love her!"

Julie S.

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Jessica F.


Dupont, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Resuming Your Family Schedule And Needs W Love, Compassion And Joy.

I have had plenty of experience watching children after school and providing them w a structured school plan along w having fun science projects and fun activities. I have much experience w special needs children. Children really love me and I adore them wanting to provide them a beautiful childhood in continuing each family's...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Super helpful and patient with my "terrible two" year old son."

Catherine K.

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Arianna R.


Tacoma, WA

$15-26/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Arianna I am 25 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...
Arianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"She was wonderful from the beginning. She is very good replying to my messages. We had an interview and she even hung out a little with us because my daughter liked her so much! She also was able to come over on short notice when I had important unplanned doctor...

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Alaura M.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Educator / Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working part-time in an Early Learning Center and I own and run a Personal Preschool Education Program. I teach preschool in my client's homes in the mornings and work with school-age children in an after-school program. I have been working in childcare for 7 years and have experience with infants, toddlers,...
Alaura can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Abigail L.


Tacoma, WA

$19-24/hr4 yrs exp

Inclusive Sitter And Paraeducator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a Para professional who has helped my single mother raise my two younger sisters while working as a One on One Paraeducator at Graham Kapowsin High School. I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of families that I still keep in contact with after finishing long term care for occasional dates on going for...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hayley O.


Lakewood, WA

$23-25/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Hayley

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Hayley! I am a graduate student at the University of Puget Sound in the occupational therapy program and I am looking for babysitting/nannying opportunities while I am in school/on summer break. I am a caring, active, outgoing, and reliable person. I am CPR and First aid certified. Past experience includes nannying full...
Hayley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Robyn F.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny/ Caregiver

I am 30 years old in Tacoma. I have been taking care of children since I was 10. From the time I was 10 to the time I turned 12 I was a mama's helper. When I turned 12 I took a babysitting class and became a babysitter. I started to nanny when I was 17. I was a nanny for almost 2 years. I worked in a private elementary school...
Robyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Helena S.


Lakewood, WA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter & Toddler Mom!

Hello! I have 4 years of after-school care. I have a taught after school for kinder, then 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I loved every minute of it! I received training through my work, with how to teach a variety of students. I also received training on emotional and social development. I'm a mother to a beautiful toddler. I am...
Helena can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley T.


Gig Harbor, WA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

11+ Years Experience

I'm looking for other jobs to fill up my time, especially in the summer months. I've worked in childcare/education for over 11 years as a babysitter, preschool teacher, , after school activity leader, elementary/junior high school teacher abroad .I love working with kids and building relationships with the families and guardians...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Alexander P.


Tacoma, WA

$19-27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Childcare Professional

I have been working with kids and youth in after school programs for most of my working career. I'm just comfortable working with one child as I am working with 20 and equally composed be we at the Aquarium during Sea-fair or at home working on homework. I now work with Mary Bridge as a Gaming Technology Specialist bring the...
Alexander can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Liam D.


Tacoma, WA

$14/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Liam and I'm currently a sophomore at Pacific Lutheran University. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care, and household services. I love animals and children and have been watching children of a variety of ages since I was old enough to watch family friend's children along with my own siblings. I...
Liam can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erin H.


Gig Harbor, WA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I am great with kids and animals. I spent two summers during his school working at, a school district after school program where I worked with kids between the ages of five and 11. I then worked for four and a half years as a lifeguard. I spent 24 weeks in 2019 volunteering at an animal shelter in Cambodia and am very...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amy G.


Tacoma, WA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leah B.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Leah (they/them)

Hello! I am a nonbinary nanny and artist located in South Tacoma and have over 10 years of experience. I spent 2 years in a nannying agency and I worked through doing before and after school care and summer camp, and independently babysitting and nannying. I have worked with several children from infancy to elementary who are on...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tallie V.


Lakewood, WA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Tallie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"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 had a lot of fun with her. Would definitely rehire again. "

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Nicole S.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Nicole and I have several years of childcare experience. I worked as a site coordinator for a before and after school care program, but I decided I enjoy working with families more directly, so I have started to look for a new nanny position. I nannied for several families throughout college and in my early...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nicole was the first nanny/sitter we experienced since having our daughter. I had a lot of postpartum anxiety and she really helped keep me at ease when taking care of our little one. It was an immediate improvement to my mental health to be able to return to work...

Care member

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Ariel R.


Tacoma, WA

$15-29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provided

Hello my name is Ariel. I am a prospective childcare provider look to help families with their childcare needs which includes after school care or weekend care. I have experience with children of all ages. I use to work with children of ages between 4 year- 13 years as a site director which I created activities for the children...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Steilacoom, WA

Abigail B.

5.0

Abby watched my daughter for well over a year. I am a CEO that travels often for business and a single mother. She was a life saver during travel seasons! Picking up and dropping off from school or if something came up, she always would pick right up and come right over! My daughter is extremely...

- Tiffany C.

Ludmela V.

5.0

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 night and got through it and got them to sleep (and go back to sleep) through the night. Our 4-year-old enjoyed her company and was disappointed she...

- Joshua M.

Jessica F.

5.0

Super helpful and patient with my "terrible two" year old son.

- Catherine K.

Arianna R.

5.0

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 required for us but she will tidy up the house when she can and help out with homework which is a great bonus for us. Our son is always asking...

- Tracy N.

Tallie V.

5.0

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 had a lot of fun with her. Would definitely rehire again.

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