After school sitters
Find an after school sitter
Short answer
An after school sitter picks your kids up from school, gets them home or to activities, helps with homework and stays until a parent is home, usually 2 to 4 hours on school days. In 2026 most charge about $20 to $30 an hour, and many families pay mileage if the sitter drives.
- Typical rate
- $20 to $30 an hour
- Typical 2026 range across US metros; big coastal cities run higher. Caregivers set their own rates on Nanny.
- Booking on Nanny
- Free to join. 6% booking fee (min $1.99), or 3% with Plus. Caregivers keep 100% plus tips.
A good fit for
- Working parents whose day ends after school
- Kids with activities across town
- Homework help and a calm start to the evening
What to check
- A clean driving record and their own car insurance if they will drive
- That your school has them on the authorized pickup list
- A steady schedule that fits their classes or other jobs
How it works on Nanny
Set your school days and pickup time, and Nanny ranks sitters whose availability fits. A regular after school schedule counts as regular care, so booking fees stop at the monthly cap per caregiver.
Questions
About $20 to $30 an hour in 2026, or roughly $200 to $600 a week for 2 to 4 hours every school day, plus mileage if they drive.
Yes, once you add them to the school's authorized pickup list. Many schools also ask for ID at pickup.