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Mona S.

Gardena, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

travel

Hello! I am experienced in childcare as a Before/After School and Summer Camp Counselor, providing supervision, organizing crafts, games, field trips, and supporting homework time. I am a proud mother of three grown daughters, actively involved in their education from preschool through high school. Volunteered extensively in...

Darryl S. says "Mona is fantastic with my daughter! I would highly recommend her!"

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Michelle S.

Gardena, CA

from: $25/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

I have 3 years of baby sitting experience and years of helping children. I can help with light housekeeping and is very comfortable with kids and teens. I love working with kids. This last June I graduated with a degree in Education & Social Transformation at UCLA and am now pursuing my Master's in Education at UCLA. Currently...

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Tonikka D.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

I love kids when you do what you love it feels like your not evening working I've been working with kids for 18 years now.... my first job was at a day care then I became a kindergarten teacher's aide. I then moved on to work as a after school coach which I loved . I am now a traveling supervisor for the south area . I am very...

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Megan M.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

9 years experience

Meal prep

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

swimming supervision

I can be a personal assistant to you. I am a mother of three grown daughters. I worked as a Special Education teaching assistant for 6 years while my children were young. I then went into banking to support myself and my children. After my children grew up and moved out, I went back to college. That is when I started to work as...

Martha C. says "We had Megan care for our two children from August to June 2017-2018. I can't say enough about how loving, dependable and helpful she is. Megan's natural...

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Briana H.

Carson, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

About me: I started babysitting after school and on the weekends at the age of 12. At 16 I was hired as a daycare assistant then moved my way to lead teacher in my 20's. I have over 15 years of daycare/babysitting/nanny experience as well as 3 years of experience as a Registered behavioral technician providing ABA services to...

Care Member says "Ms.Bri is great, my children had the opportunity to have her as a daycare teacher as well as a nanny during the summer. She is respectful, responsible ,...

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Ashlyn S.

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

grocery shopping

Hello, my name is Ashlyn, I have worked with students for 6 years now at an after-school program where I created my own lesson plans to further educate students on materials that connected with their school assignments. I am currently attending school to become an elementary teacher, and I received my AA in Liberal Studies. I am...

Brittaney K. says "Ashlyn was punctual, professional and the kids loved her! Would definitely recommend and hire again. Thank you, Ashlyn!"

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Shaima A.

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm 25 years old, fully vaccinated and boosted, and have 10 years of childcare experience. I began working professionally at age 15 as an after-school coach at a local elementary school, and my most recent position was as a nanny for two children under 2. I majored in Child Development...

Andrew J. says "We hired Shaima to watch our 15 month old when our nanny had a last minute cancellation. Shaima did a GREAT job. She was punctual, so warm,...

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Kenya W.

Outgoing And Joyful Sitter.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

Light cleaning

carpooling

craft assistance

grocery shopping

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is Kenya and I am originally from Boston Massachusetts. I have a lot of experience with children from working in after school programs to help enhance learning skills as well as engage in physical activity like playing in parks, dodge-ball, and even soccer! From working to kids in summer camps to help with summer...

Lisa R. says "Kenya took amazing care of my children, she was always engaging in play, constantly checking in to see if there was more to be done and just an overall...

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Diana F.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Meal prep

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hi - My name is Diana. I've been working with kids since I was 15; I am passionate about it. I started by watching my younger brother and sister, and then began babysitting for kids in my neighborhood. I Provided child care for several families after school, weekends, and during school vacations. Over the last few years, I've...

Richa G. says "We hired Diana to take care of our 3 month old son. She was just absolutely wonderful!! I never had to worry with her around. She kept him happy, took him...

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Stacy G.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

I am 35 years old and a Psychology college graduate. I love working with children any age. I took care of a little girl when she was 6 weeks old up to a few years ago that she turned 7 years old. I took her to school, picked her up, helped her with homework, took her to after school activities, etc. I also worked with a family...

Ana M. says "Stacy is great both with small babies and toddlers. She's sweet and patient but knows how to set schedules and engage kids with music, books and play. I...

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Danielle E.

Part-Time Babysitter Weekends

Torrance, CA

3.7(1)

from: $30/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

Hi everyone! My name is Danielle and I'm 25 years old. I graduated from SFSU and I have my BA in Child Development with an emphasis on Early Education. My prior experience with children ranges from 4 months to 13 years old. I started casually babysitting in San Francisco on the weekends during undergrad, nannied for an infant...

Danielle F. says "Danielle cared for our son during winter break last year. She was reliable and my son had a blast with her. She took pictures of the excursions they...

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Kara R.

Wilmington, CA

from: $20/hr

4 years experience

Meal prep

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

travel

I have experience babysitting and working in an after-school program where I cared for groups of up to 25 kids at a time. I've worked with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, and I'm confident in handling a variety of needs and routines. I've helped with everything from bottle feeding and diaper changes to homework...

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Jessica C.

Summer Part-Time Caregiver Available

Los Angeles, CA

from: $25/hr

8 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

travel

Hi! I'm a student at Cerritos College studying Elementary Teacher Education. I have 8 years experience working with children in various settings. Most of my experience is with elementary aged children. I have worked as a classroom aide, after school teacher and babysitter and also have experience working with children with...

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Maria M.

Experienced, Reliable, and Honest Nanny/Housekeeper

Hawthorne, CA

from: $28/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

I have over 10 years of experience in the field. A little about me: I am 42 years old. I am married, and I have a 14-year-old son. We had a mini pinscher/chihuahua mix who passed away in 2021. He was with us for almost 14 years. Regarding my experience, I have worked as a live-in and live-out nanny over the years. I have worked...

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Citlalli N.

Torrance, CA

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

Hello! I am a child development major who has an associates degree in early childhood education. I'm currently working towards my bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies at Cal State Long Beach. I am currently working as an After School Staff. I have experience working with children from the ages of 3-8 years...

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Athena S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Los Angeles, CA

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...

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Tori K.

Caring Baby Sitter And Pet Sitter Looking For Part-time Work

Torrance, CA

from: $14/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

I have 2 years of experience working with children through the Girl Scouts of San Diego,, where I ran after-school programs for children grades K - 5. I also previously worked as an ABA Therapist, where I led daily therapy sessions for children with Autism. I loved that job as I had the opportunity to work with the children to...

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Lilian S.

Manhattan Beach, CA

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

travel

I'm calm, nurturing, loving, and reliable, and caring for children truly fills my heart. I love being part of their everyday world and helping them feel safe, understood, and confident as they grow. I bring professional childcare experience plus the perspective of a mom who raised two children into independent, successful...

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John B.

Los Angeles, CA

from: $15/hr

8 years experience

Light cleaning

carpooling

craft assistance

grocery shopping

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is John and I have 10 years of experience working with families and caring for children from preschool through early teen years. I've stayed with several families long-term, building strong, trusting relationships with both kids and parents. I'm experienced managing busy after school routines, including school...

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Alexis W.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Long Beach, CA

from: $25/hr

13 years experience

Travel

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

Hello! My name is Alexis and I am currently looking for a part-time or full-time job as a nanny - preferably in the mornings and early afternoons. I am also interested in babysitting opportunities. I have been a toddler teacher at a preschool for the last 6 years. Some of the tasks this job included playing with, teaching,...

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60 after school child care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of March 2026
The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Gardena, CA

After School Child Care in Gardena, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Mona S.

Mona is fantastic with my daughter! I would highly recommend her!

- Darryl S.

Megan M.

We had Megan care for our two children from August to June 2017-2018. I can't say enough about how loving, dependable and helpful she is....

- Martha C.

Briana H.

Ms.Bri is great, my children had the opportunity to have her as a daycare teacher as well as a nanny during the summer. She is respectful,...

- Care member

FAQs for after school child care in Gardena, CA

In 2026, how much is after-school care near me in Gardena, CA?

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Gardena, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of March 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.

How can I find after-school child care near me in Gardena, CA?

Care.com currently has 2 after school child care providers in Gardena, CA. 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.

What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Gardena, CA?

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Gardena, CA 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 Gardena, CA, 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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Find Trusted After School Child Care Near Me in Gardena, CA

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Here are some options in Gardena:

Mona S.

Michelle S.

Tonikka D.

Megan M.

Briana H.

Ashlyn S.

Shaima A.

Kenya W.

Outgoing And Joyful Sitter.

Diana F.

Stacy G.

Danielle E.

Part-Time Babysitter Weekends

Kara R.

Jessica C.

Summer Part-Time Caregiver Available

Maria M.

Experienced, Reliable, and Honest Nanny/Housekeeper

Citlalli N.

Athena S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Tori K.

Caring Baby Sitter And Pet Sitter Looking For Part-time Work

Lilian S.

John B.

Alexis W.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Gardena, CA

Mona S.

Megan M.

Briana H.

FAQs for after school child care in Gardena, CA

In 2026, how much is after-school care near me in Gardena, CA?

How can I find after-school child care near me in Gardena, CA?

What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Gardena, CA?

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