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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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Marybeth S.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a hard working recent college graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology. I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends since I was 14 years old, and throughout college I took small babysitting jobs in addition to working as an Autism Support Specialist and Direct Care...

Ashley F. says "Mary arrived on time and did exactly what we needed! Thank you and will hire again!"

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Sura H.

New Grad Occupational Therapist -- Part-Time Baby Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...

Samira E. says "Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!"

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Kelly M.

After School And Weekend Care

Cambridge, MA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
I am on my final semester of my graduate program for a masters in Special Education at Lesley University. I currently work as an inclusion specialist teacher in a public school in the fifth grade. I previously worked with kindergartens and first graders and have a solid background in phonics intervention. I also have experience...
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Carolina E.

Looking To Help A Family In The Boston Area With After School Help!

Cambridge, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi!! My name is Carolina, I'm from Cambridge Mass, and currently pursuing a degree in Psychology. As the eldest of five children, I've gained extensive experience in caregiving and child development, which has shaped my passion for working with children and creating nurturing, supportive environments where they can thrive. I am...
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Aaron K.

Experienced Caregiver, Educator, And Fun-facilitator!

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I began babysitting younger siblings and neighbors in middle school before teaching sailing and coastal ecology for 5 years. I currently teach a science and nature after-school program in Brookline, MA to kids K-8.
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Antriese S.

Full Time Nanny

Cambridge, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I been working with kids for 5 years, Whether that's is an after school program, summer camps, or working for playworks being a recess coach during the school year. I love playing games with kids and making them laugh and have fun!
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Karen S.

Part Time Care Giver

Cambridge, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I have many years of caring for children aged newborn to pre teen. I have scheduled doctor's appointments, after school activities such as dance lessons, karate, music lessons etc. I also have assisted with meal preparation and errands for the household and laundry for the families.
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Natalia D.

Cambridge, MA

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$28/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I can assist with school drop off and pick up, after school activities and schedules. I can help take care of newborns.
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Carina Maria M.

Cambridge, MA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Carina! I am currently an after school teachers assistant. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and love working with little kids :)
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Harriet L.

21 Year Old Living In Hampton Beach

Cambridge, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am looking for a part-time gig, as I am a student, but I can be flexible. I drive a Subaru with lots of space for passengers. I am capable of cooking, cleaning, taking care of any pets, helping with homework/after-school activities, etc. Some of my interests are, drawing/ painting (anything creative), animals, reading, and...
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Paige H.

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Greetings! My name is Paige and I am looking to see if there are any families in the Cambridge/Somerville area in need of a sitter for 3-5 days or nights a week. I'm currently taking some time off of school but am pursuing a major in neuroscience with a minor in integrative physiology. I have my own vehicle and am also...
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Janina G.

Babysitter Available Evenings/nights!

Cambridge, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Janina and I've worked with quite a few age groups. I have worked in daycare, summer camp, after school, and I've babysat as well! Most of my experience is with ages 5 and six, but I've worked with ages 2 through 11 and I'm willing to work with children of all ages! I'm very pet friendly (I love animals), and I...
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Alayna R.

Compassionate, Thoughtful Care

Cambridge, MA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Nearly every job I have taken in the last 4 years has involved working with youth. Whether it was working in a lab, volunteering at an after school study club, or teaching in the classroom, youth have always been at the center. My current pursuit involves medicine, where I hope to become a pediatric physician. More importantly...
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Dorothy B.

Career Nanny/ Childcare Provider Of 7 Years Looking For Full-Time Job.

Cambridge, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
My experience in childcare essentially began with my mothers family daycare. Growing up my mother had a family daycare in our families home, and as I got older I began to work along side her during school vacations and after school. Once I was at an age where I could work alone with children I began taking care of some of my...
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Annie W.

Cambridge, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a 26-year-old, full-time graduate student studying social work, with an undergraduate degree in education. I am looking for occasional babysitting, housesitting, and/or pet sitting opportunities on weeknights and weekends! I have previously worked as a coordinator for a before and after school child care program for...
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Elaine D.

Love Being A Caretaker And Building Children's Esteem & Encouraging Outdoor Play

Cambridge, MA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
At 49 years old I have many years experience as a stay at home mom that was active in her child's school &activities ; PTA AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ERRANDS APPOINTMENTS I was fortunate to have this experience . My daughter is now grown . 25 yrs old very successful & a good human . I can pass a CORI check and have many...
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Elena L.

Part-Time Care-giver

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Olivia T.

Nanny

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.12/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

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

After School Child Care in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

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.

Marybeth S.

Mary arrived on time and did exactly what we needed! Thank you and will hire again!

- Ashley F.

Sura H.

Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative...

- Samira E.

FAQs for after school child care in Cambridge, MA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Cambridge, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $22.12 per hour as of August 2025. 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 17 after school child care providers in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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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