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60 after school babysitters are listed in Reading, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Reading, MA
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia helped us two days a week this year. She picked our two girls up from school, did homework, and helped us to start dinner. She was very dependable and a lot of fun. The girls will really miss her over the summer!"
Brooke F.
Clarise M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Clarise and I work as a full-time teacher at Head Start. I am relocating to the Boston area and seeking a full-time position as a nanny. I am a creative person who enjoys crafts, educational activities, and the outdoors. I have 5 years experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I think it is important...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clarise is dependable and big-hearted. She is consistent and cares deeply about the children in her care. She babysat my nephews on multiple occasions and they still ask to see her all the time! I love Clarise and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a loving...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as gentle, caring and empathetic.
I have been working with kids since my younger brothers were born. We have quite a significant age gap, so I would always help out my mom whenever I could.
In my spare time, I like to read and go on hikes.
5.0
"She is kind, compassionate, punctual and gets along with everyone with her endearing smile.
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Care member
5.0
(2)
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Nurse and Mom of two wonderful girls (2 and 5), I'm from Colombia and Can teach spanish
Jenny can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Very emphatic and kind person. She is always thinking about others and is a caregiver from the heart. Also, she constantly looks for the best way to improve my daughter's skills, worrying about their safety and health. She communicates proactively and provides good...
Sebastian A.
Fior M.
Everett, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
Hope you are having a great day! My name is Fior, and I am from Everett, MA. I have 20 years worth of experience in early childhood education, with 18 of those years running my own family childcare program. I worked with Child Development Education, together with the Department of Education, and have an Associates...
Fior can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Fior is the most professional person I've met in the field of early childhood."
Natalia A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old. I have experience with multiple children of various ages and also with twins. I enjoy reading, watching movies, playing games, going to museums, and doing arts and crafts and would love to share these activities with any interested children. I have additional references,...
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Caitlyn was great with our son. She was patient and playful with him. She played with him, changed him, made him food, and took him for walks. I especially want to note that I enjoyed the creative ways she would play with our son and expose him to novel...
Sarah P.
4.9
(57)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Somerville for the past 13 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shinelle has been providing care for our family for over a year, and I cannot recommend her enough! I have a 2.5 year-old and a newborn, and she has a special gift with children. My husband and I call her the baby whisperer! Shinelle is a true professional and...
Les G.
Briana T.
Everett, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Briana I am 24 years old. When I turned 14, I started watching my little cousins and realized how much I love children. I continued to babysit, and when I turned 17 I got my first job at an after school program where I took on an important role of caring for children from grades kindergarten to eighth grade. I...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Briana is an amazing babysitter and great with early childhood aged children. She is very warm-hearted, kind, and a hard worker. Briana actively plays with the kids, does arts and crafts with them, and makes sure that they are doing some type of activity during...
Care member
Concetta A.
Andover, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am an enthusiastic daughter, sister, friend, pet lover, and student. I find joy in all things I do! Currently, I am studying elementary education at Saint Anselm College and have ample experience working with kids. With the passion I have for helping others, I believe Care. com is a great opportunity for me to spread my wings!
Concetta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Concetta is a a very responsible individual whom the children loved to play with. I always felt safe leaving the kids in her care and never had to worry when I was out of the house. She was always prepared with activities and fun things to do with the kids that...
Isabel F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mother of 8-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son. I am bilingual (Korean, English) and have been serving for Korean Language Schools since 2008. I love babies. If your kids are in school ages (~ 8 grades), I am willing to tutor their math while the caregiving.
Kyunghun can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Socorro and I have a bachelor degree on Fashion Design and Pedagogy, in which I have 20+ years of experience in both fields. I have experience with Montessori Education. I love taking care of children and I have experience with different ages; newborn, infant and toddlers. Also, I'm interested on collaborating parents...
Socorro can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She gave us regular updates about our son's health and development and kept grandparents in the loop. During lockdown, we lent her our car, and she used it responsibly.
She expressed a lot of physical affection to our son (which he loves). She regularly took him...
Punyashloka B.
Jennifer G.
Everett, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi!
My name is Jennifer. I am a 23-year-old, recent graduate from Framingham State. I studied early childhood education and psychology. I have experience working with children in many different settings such as: nannying, after school programs, church and most recently working in a K-8 school. I am passionate about working with...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is extremely hard working and dependable.She is always positive and always works to the best of her ability. She is a wonderful individual and really unique."
Nelfi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am brand new to Care. com and am eager to get started :) I have always loved children and miss having them around in my life! I moved to NYC two years ago from Kansas City with the engineering company that I currently work for as a Civil Engineer. Back home, I had the kiddos of my friends and family to play with and watch...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Smart, fun and professional. My daughter liked her very much. My dog, too!"
Marybeth L.
Patty S.
Wakefield, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "
Michelle V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an individual with a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking to nanny or babysit after school hours or early evenings beginning Fall 2020. I have previous experience working with preschool and school-aged children in a variety of settings. As a nanny or babysitter, I would love to make my time...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the...
Arianna N.
Nicole B.
Somerville, MA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Nurturing, Fun-Loving, Imaginative Caregiver For Your Little Ones!
5.0
(18)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole, and I am an experienced, nurturing, fun-loving, responsible, and imaginative caregiver of local little ones (especially infants/toddlers), focused on cultivating their cognitive, emotional, and physical growth and development while maintaining a safe environment for them to thrive. Are your little ones...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As a FTM, I was a little hesitant about handing over care of my precious baby to anybody, but after chatting with Nicole a couple of times it was clear she was a caring a person and could communicate well. Nicole was great with our newborn (8wk+) baby. Some of the...
Barbara H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Taylor, a first time mum, fifth time big sister and first year daycare assistant teacher! I practice gentle parenting and safe risky play. I have 10 years of experience in childcare newborn-teens. Experience with Autism & ADHD. Going to Storytime at the library or running outside are our favorite things. Looking for...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was amazing watching after my two boys! She was on time, sent me an update, and when I got back my boys were in great moods and it was clear they'd been having a great time."
Angela C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of an eight years old boy, I'm very good with kids off all ages, I have experience and references to give in case you want. I've been work with that for many years already. My schedule is always flexible. I can drive them in case you need me to take them to activities, doctors appointments, playgrounds...
I have no...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Mayra is a very kind and amazing person. She has become part of our family and has created long-lasting bonds with our children. She has great attention to detail and able to multitask. I couldn't say enough amazing things about her!"
Adam M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Anna and I'm a 21-year-old senior at Merrimack College. Currently I am available every week night after 6 p.m. I've been babysitting neighbors and baby's in the family since freshman year of high school and I have lots of experience! I've had my license for about 5 years now and have a clean driving record and I don't...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is a very nice and responsible young lady. She has taken care of our tenth month old and does a great job at engaging her and dealing with the dogs quirks. Her experience shows!"
Kara S.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Reading, MA
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.
- Chase M.
Clarise M.
5.0
Clarise is dependable and big-hearted. She is consistent and cares deeply about the children in her care. She babysat my nephews on multiple occasions and they still ask to see her all the time! I love Clarise and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a loving babysitter they can trust.
- Care member
Victoria P.
5.0
She is kind, compassionate, punctual and gets along with everyone with her endearing smile.
- Care member
Jenny M.
5.0
Jenny is a great person, attentive, careful, loving, dependable, active, responsible. She is full of love for children, I totally recommend her.
- Mary M.
Fior M.
5.0
We hired Fior for a month, when my nanny took month's vacation. we had a great experience with her. she is very energetic and always doing some activities with kids. when i came home house will be very clean. my son was comfortable with her in few days. I will hire her again whenever needed. She is...
- Tejal P.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Reading, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Reading, MA?
You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in Reading, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Reading, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Reading, MA is $18.91. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Reading, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Reading, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Reading, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Reading, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Reading, MA?
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