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212 babysitters are listed in Anchorage, AK
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Anchorage, AK
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been cleaning my house since I was little but only recently started cleaning other peoples houses last year. I had 3 regular clients. The first two houses were small and only took 2 hours but the third house took 10 hours to clean. I am very thorough when I clean but I don't take too long. I love house cleaning because I...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Give this young woman a job and she will get it done with enthusiasm and with a most pleasant attitude. While she did housework for us, and we belong in the senior citizen category, she was a good friend who could move easily from one generation to another. We...
ellen B.
Emerald B.
Anchorage, AK
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been living in Anchorage for six years and am recently transitioning out of cosmetology. I am interested in part time work so I can continue my college education. One of my favorite parts of working with children is the refreshing perspective they have on life. I have a creative mind and love to color, teaching crochet,...
Emerald can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emerald was a fantastic babysitter. She was creative and active with the kids. She reads book after book, takes lots of walks and plays games I’ve never even heard of! Emerald is a great communicator and punctual, I would definitely hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have experience caring for a wide age range of children, from as young as 2 weeks old, up to 12 years old and beyond. I have provided care for children with learning disabilities, bilingual families, children at soccer camps, and more recently as a preschool teacher in Homer.
After 3 years teaching, I moved to Anchorage for a...
Christy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christy was so easy to talk to and has a wonderful personality. I think she is going to be a great fit for our family. "
Brooke D.
Ashley H.
Anchorage, AK
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old, a fluent Spanish speakers, a part time student at UAA and I currently do have a full time job so I am mainly looking for DATE NIGHTS/ the weekends which is when I am mainly available. I have pets of my own so I am comfortable with them and I also have my own transportation. I have always loved working with...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Ashley! She did a wonderful job in caring for my rambunctious toddler daughter. She kept her fed and entertainer while my husband and I had a much needed date night."
Vanessa B.
Katelyn W.
Anchorage, AK
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in early childhood development and have worked with children for over 9 years. I have experience in daycares, as a nanny and most recently as a preschool teacher. I am great with routines and curriculums for kids. It is important to me that kids stay active and learn through play. I am comfortable with infants,...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katelyn was attentive, fun, and caring with my one year old. My child learned so much with her, had great snacks, and a reliable schedule. Definitely would recommend Katelyn!"
Sarah A.
Veronica B.
Anchorage, AK
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student working towards a degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging. I love being active and doing anything outdoors! I enjoy spending time with kids and caring for them. I have been a babysitter for 8 years and worked at a daycare in Bend, Oregon. I am CPR/BLS certified. I am so excited to get to know your family!
Veronica can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Miss Veronica! She has cared for our two little girls and are so happy she came to work with us! Our girls love her and we hope to work with her again in the future!"
Katie M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am currently a stay at home Mom with my 5-year-old son and 21-month-old daughter. I'm looking for a family to care for that wants to come hang out with us. I graduated spring of 2017 with my degree in Early Childhood Education and I have my teaching certification with the state of Alaska. I've been babysitting since I...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have really enjoyed having Amanda watch my son this past summer for work and for date nights. She is very professional and dependable. She is a really good communicator, a hard worker, is always one time and seems to really care a lot about my son. Amanda is...
Larissia W.
Juliana B.
Anchorage, AK
$15-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am very easy going and love children! I worked with children at daycares for 2 years and after that I taught kids for 2 years in elementary schools at Anchorage School District. I am looking for the baby sitting jobs after 5 p.m. on weekdays or any time on weekends. Thank you! (:
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Juliana has babysat our two elementary aged children numerous times over the past year. She does fun activities with them, helps them with homework, makes snacks/meals for them and teaches them good habits. Our kids love her and so do we! She has become like part...
Melanie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sam. I am 24 years old and I have my degree in Elementary Education from Carroll College in Helena, MT. Originally, my family is from Stevensville, MT. I am currently a 4th-grade teacher, in the Anchorage School District and I have reliable transportation. I love to make even the most mundane tasks fun. I have...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sam was our nanny over the summer for our three children. She is fun and creative. My kids loved going on adventures with her. She was organized and always had a plan. I would definitely hire Sam again."
Leah H.
My name is Kaitlyn and I am a Graduate from Oklahoma State University. I am hoping to find part-time/full-time work doing what I love while furthering my education online, babysitting children. I love spending time with kids of all ages, playing games, exploring new things, and just having fun. I have been babysitting since I...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Swathi and I love working with kids! I have 2 years of experience working with kids from infant to 13 years. I can also help with any housekeeping needed.
Swathi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I know enough from having 5 brothers and 4 sisters. One of my brothers has a disorder, so I understand with some children you need to take your time with them. I'm very responsible when it comes to children. I have never had a complaint from my mom's friends when they asked me to watch their children. I enjoy watching kids,...
Zayda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
I have many years experience with both tutoring and babysitting. At Stanford University I was a Peer Advisor through the office of Student Activities where I taught student groups about finance policy, fundraising, and event planning. In high school I tutored elementary school kids in math and science. Growing up with a brother...
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting in high school and then started caregiving for children with developmental disabilities and I have been doing this type of work for 10 years now! I have worked with children and adults with developmental delays as well as doing babysitting and nannying in the Anchorage area. Feel free to ask for my resume!
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with the kids. Responsible and professional. "
Care member
Angela P.
Anchorage, AK
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time And Possibly Full Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Or Nanny Type Care Available
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 4 adult children of my own, and I have been caring for children since I was in high school, very experienced and comfortable with infants, before and after school care, homework help, evenings with kids and entertainment while parents are out. I'm also a pet lover and other duties as assigned, type individual! For...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
I've been babysitting since I was 11 years old (I am 20 now)! I do work a full time job, but I'm looking to pick up a few nannying gigs on the side! I have most afternoons off and totally free on Saturdays and Sunday's. Date night? Night out with friends? I can help out with the kiddos!! I'm more than happy to clean up and put...
Alaissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Margarita L.
Anchorage, AK
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/Babysitter With Over 19 Years Experience.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a caregiver for 19 years providing occasional babysitting for children new born to pre-kindergarden age. I can also do light house cleaning, meal prepping, grocery shopping, laundry, drop-off and pick up from school, and before and after school care. My hobbies include gardening and reading.
I'd describe my personality as easy going, passionate, responsible
I like working with kids because it's so rewarding! I love when they can learn from me and look up to me. They always give me a good laugh and I just enjoy hangout out with kids
I'm looking for a job that sees me as family! I'm super close with all of my...
Ella Grayson can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grayson is a natural with children and animals. Interactive and attentive, she genuinely enjoys being with kids. She incorporates the perfect balance of creative playfulness and positive energy that keeps little ones engaged, happy and safe. Her intuitiveness in...
Care member
I love kids! I also love spending time teaching kids. My favorite thing to teach young children is how to count and their ABC's. The best thing about watching kids is watching them grow before your eyes. I fell in love with babysitting when I was 12 years old after a relative gave birth. I am now 17. Since then I have babysat on...
Symphoni can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm the go-to babysitter who kicked off this whole adventure at 14, and I've been loving it ever since. Being part of a big, lively bunch of siblings has made turning ordinary moments into pure joy a second nature. Oh, and animals? I'm that person who can't resist saying hello to every furry pal. Let's bring some good...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Anchorage, AK
Kaitlyn B.
5.0
Give this young woman a job and she will get it done with enthusiasm and with a most pleasant attitude. While she did housework for us, and we belong in the senior citizen category, she was a good friend who could move easily from one generation to another. We observed her with children and found...
- ellen B.
Emerald B.
5.0
Emerald was a fantastic babysitter. She was creative and active with the kids. She reads book after book, takes lots of walks and plays games I’ve never even heard of! Emerald is a great communicator and punctual, I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Christy N.
5.0
Christy was so easy to talk to and has a wonderful personality. I think she is going to be a great fit for our family.
- Brooke D.
Ashley H.
5.0
We have used Ashley to watch our 2 little girls so that my husband and I can finally escape and do date nights once a month. My girls love her! She takes very good care of them. It really gives me peace of mind to know they are safe and being taken care of along with having fun while we are out....
- Sarah L.
Katelyn W.
5.0
She is wonderful! She is a very warm, kind person which was really important for our family. She was very interactive with my kids and did lots of crafts, hands on activities. She was also very helpful around the house and did some light cleaning which was so nice to come home to after long work...
- Kristin W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Anchorage, AK:
How can I find a Anchorage babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Anchorage, AK can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 212 babysitters in Anchorage, AK on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Anchorage, AK?
The average rate for Anchorage, AK babysitters on Care.com is $16.83 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Anchorage, AK?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Anchorage, AK through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Anchorage, AK babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Anchorage, AK are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 78 reviews of the 212 listed babysitters.