Tamara S.

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Columbia, SC 29229

from $20 per hour

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About Tamara

Experience: 15 yrs

Hello! My name is Tamara and I have over 15 years experience caring for children. I started out caring for family friend's children, lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons as well as swim coaching and then went on to become a teacher. Much of my life has centered on children and it is where I thrive and grow most. I bring a creative and imaginative spirit to every interaction. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that make learning fun. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children across various age groups, from infants to pre-teens. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules to maintain a safe and structured environment. I keep parents informed through verbal updates at pickup and regular texts or calls, always respecting your preferred communication style. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I look forward to however I can help your family!

Most recent review

5.0

based on 1 review

Was absolutely wonderful with our baby. She started working with our family before I returned to work from maternity leave and was such a tremendous help during that transition. Her calm demeanor is incredibly reassuring as a new parent. She helped keep our baby's routine running smoothly. She was always on time and our baby would smile every morning when she walked in, which gave us great peace of mind - and she was great at communicating with us during the day. Tamara worked with us full-time for several months, and we would have happily kept her with our family indefinitely if our scheduling needs hadn't changed. We still reach out to her for help because we trust her completely. Any family would be lucky to have Tamara, and I recommend her without hesitation.

Rebecca L.

6/25/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20-22/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$20/hr

2 children

$23/hr

3 children

$26/hr

Can help with

Child care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Graduate degree

Languages

English

German

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified teacher

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Additional details

Non-smoker