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Tracie L.

Experienced Nanny Available

Arlington, MA

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$32/hr
32 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have been in the childcare field for more than 30 years. My responsibilities for the children are things such as keeping their rooms tidy, their laundry (washing, folding, and putting away), after-school pickup, homework assistance, preparing snacks and meals for the children, after-school activities, doctor/dentist...
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Hannah S.

Elementary & Early Childhood Inclusive Education

Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
- Rising senior studying elementary and multilingual education at Vanderbilt - TA at an inclusion preschool for 2. 5 years - After school teacher (elementary) for 1. 5 years - Internship in 2nd grade & 5th grade classrooms - 1 year - 4-year early childhood education certification program - Special education TA (elementary) high...
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Kristen C.

Nurturing Nanny

Arlington, MA

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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Kristen and I live in Waltham, Massachusetts. I graduted Middlesex Community college with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. My past experiences I have been a camp counselor at a day camp for about 5 summers. When I was in school, I worked at an after school program at a Catholic school. My...
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Lillian A.

Fun, Outgoing, Loves Kids!

Arlington, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, I am a 20-year-old college student at Fairfield University. I am currently a junior studying psychology with a minor in education and health studies. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and volunteered at my local pre school during high school. During the summers I work as a preschool teacher. I am available as a date...
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Jane A.

Part-time Caregiver/Nanny Available

Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with children in a wide range of settings for the past 15 years. I first started babysitting as a teenager, and since then I have worked as a classroom aide in preschool centers, a dance teacher, and a camp counselor. I have been a long-term nanny for a few beloved families and have experience caring for...
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Alice M.

About Me!

Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I've been working in childcare for most of high school, and have experience working in preschools, elementary schools, and after-school programs. I'm looking forward to meeting you! I'd describe my personality as responsible, curious, and calm. I like working with kids because I enjoy their perspectives and getting to...
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Kati M.

JULY AND AUGUST 2025 AFTERNOON SITTER AVAILABLE

Arlington, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
SUMMER 2026. Available mid June through Aug. 2026. Afternoon/after school/after camp sitter. In my full-time job, I work for a recreation center dealing directly with parents, kids, coaches and instructors helping to make all of our programs run smoothly. I go into work early, so I am available M-F, for afternoon...
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Jessica G.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...

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Michelle P.

Experience, Caring Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...

Priya M. says "I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well...

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Elena L.

Part-Time Care-giver

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.

Maria G. says "Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a...

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Marianna S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Newtonville, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages, during evenings parents had to be elsewhere, assisting in managing after school programs, and tutoring and mentoring students.
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Sarah A.

Weston, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...

Amanda C. says "Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to...

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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children. When on the...

Kate H. says "We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet...

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Diana M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Recent college graduate looking fro work taking care of children. I have been babysitting and nannying since high school along side working at my mothers daycare with 0-5-year-olds and at an after school program with 7-11-year-olds. I also have experience nannying in NYC.

Holly N. says "Diana is fun and energetic, sweet and responsible; strong communicator with a very happy personality. "

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Mary P.

Mature And Very Energetic Lady

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been an RN for 36 years. I have recently retired, and I have a lot of availability and flexibility. I am CPR certified. My RN license is and spotless! I am very active and energetic! I am very attentive, reliable. I will pick up and drop off to after school activities. Their playtime is playtime for me too! I like to get...

Matt M. says "We hired Mary to look after our two cats and she was amazing. She took care of them well and we felt comfort knowing Mary was there for them. I know we will...

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Evan C.

After School Care / Pet-sitting

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I recently came back to the Boston area after living in Tokyo for 2 years. I am working as a Program Coordinator / Tour Guide for Japanese high school students visiting Boston. Since I was 13 I have been babysitting for kids around my hometown in Newton, MA which gave me an early interest in caring for kids. I have been a...

Yan Z. says "Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in...

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Nisha D.

2022-2023 Academic Year Full-time Nanny

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education. I have worked as a caregiver since my early teen years (8+ yrs strong). I've also worked in many childcare settings: private daycares, in-home nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and after-school. I enjoy what I do when...

Magdalena A. says "Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of...

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Tyra P.

Brookline, MA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Tyra and I'm a nurturing, reliable childcare provider with over two years of experience in the ABA field supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioral development. I grew up in a close-knit family and have always been around babies and young children, which helped develop my natural patience and...
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Olivia T.

Nanny

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...

Maureen D. says "Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in...

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Jayme F.

Available For Part-Time Babysitting

East Boston, MA

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Jayme and I am looking for a part-time summer babysitting or tutoring job. I am fully vaccinated. I currently work as a 2nd grade teacher at a charter school in Somerville. In the past, I worked for two years as a special education associate teacher grades 1-3. I have also worked as an instructional aide in a...
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  • The average post rate is $24.86/hr as of May 2026

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Arlington, MA

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Jessica G.

Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at...

- Ali M.

Michelle P.

I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be...

- Priya M.

Elena L.

Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend...

- Maria G.

FAQs for after school child care in Arlington, MA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Arlington, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $24.86 per hour as of May 2026. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 7 after school child care providers in Arlington, MA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Arlington, MA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Arlington, MA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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