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Nevina S.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a mom of two girls both college graduates. I have years of experience working with children of different ages as well as children with disabilities. I have a reliable car and I can provide excellent reviews. I absolutely love working with children. Starting September I will be available for after school program pick...

Care Member says "Nevina is the absolute best! She so good with children and she made me feel so comfortable right away. My kids can’t wait to hang out with her again. "

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Sarah W.

Fun Loving Nanny Looking For A Wonderful Family!

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have worked with children since I was very young, beginning with watching my two young siblings at age 11. I then went on to watch my neighbors children, three days a week after school. Then when I was 16, I got a job at the Melrose YMCA After-School Program and loved it. I was there three years. I have had many jobs in...

Lynelle A. says "Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and...

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Amanda F.

Hi!!

Melrose, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I have a lot of experience between babysitting, after school programs and working as a para in the school system. I have my own car, safe driving record, references and I'm very dependable and communicative! :)
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Elaine A.

Full Time Sitter

Melrose, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Elaine and I am a freshman at Northeastern University. I have 6+ years of childcare experience in babysitting, nannying, and working at a school. I worked at my local elementary school as a Team Lead for the after-school program, working with grades K-5. I have babysitting experience with boys and girls age...
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Leanne D.

Melrose, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi I am a mom of an 15yr old and 14 yr old. I have been a career nanny for over 25+ years. I have been with my current family 6 years. I am CPR certified and have a perfect driving record. I will be cori checked and fingerprinted for my new position. I have decided to take a position at the Franklin School. I am looking to...
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Kelly J.

Part-Time And Potentially Full-Time Caregiver

Melrose, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Kelly and I am a second year teacher. I currently work with students in grades 3-8 as a special educator. I have years of work under my belt with preschool through second grade students as well. I feel very passionately about working with kids who require special education services however, I feel as...
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Ellie S.

Melrose, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Hello, my name is Ellie! Here's a little about me: -I have experience with ages 7 months - 15 years -Former childcare roles include work at traditional and nature-based preschools, nanny, live-in au pair, overnight camp counselor, after school babysitter -Certified in First Aid and CPR, including for infants -In addition to...
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Janie F.

Jane F. - 9 Years Of Pre-K - Middle School Child Care

Melrose, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jane and I love children. I have been working in after school care for 9 years. In addition, I've been raising my grandson, who is now 7, for over 6 years. I am very active, and I enjoy running around with kids, doing art projects, baking, and having a good time with them. I also like to teach them about...
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Bella T.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
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$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Bella and I'll be 23 years old this coming fall. I have previously worked full time with two families for nearly three years. The children ranged in ages from infancy to 9 years old. My responsibilities with my previous employers have included cooking & bottle feeding, pickup and drop off from school and after school...
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Rebecca D.

Part-time After After-school Babysitter!

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
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Olivia T.

Nanny

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Elena L.

Part-Time Care-giver

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Michelle P.

Experience, Caring Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Melissa P.

Part-Time Nanny

North Reading, MA

3.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Melissa! I'm a School Counselor at a local high school, and I'm seeking a part-time, after-school nanny position during the school year, with summer availability if needed. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Salem State University in 2017 and started my career as a preschool teacher and ABA...

Care Member says "Melissa is a fantastic babysitter! She is very trustworthy, comfortable driving with kids, loving and fun but also keeps the kids in line with our...

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Chauna E.

Nanny At Heart

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm currently a nanny for an 18-month-old boy in the South End. Unfortunately this position is coming to an end. I'm best suited and happy as a nanny despite having a business degree. I wholeheartedly love working with children. Being around children is effortless and a natural gift of mine. I'm the eldest child of several...

Care Member says "Chauna came to the rescue when our regular sitter had a last minute conflict and we needed coverage while we worked from home. She is a real-life Mary...

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Sophie J.

Last Minute Sitter

Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi families, I'm a licensed Occupational Therapist who also holds a bachelor's degree in child development and developmental psychology. I have about 10 years of experience working with children ages 1. 5 to 10 years old. My previous experience as a preschool teacher, lead teacher, after-school teacher, and skills trainer (ABA...

Care Member says "Amazing babysitter. My children loved her! "

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Diana M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Olivia B.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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Donna J.

Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
I have been a stay at home mother for approximately 13 years. During those years I have cared for several families. I have provided after school care, before school and summer care. I have been a volunteer in the school system of my town, was a religion teacher for several years and also a Scout leader. I have a B. S. in...

Paula R. says "Donna helps pick up our kids after school, and drive them to our house. She is very reliable, safe and conscientious. We look forward to keep using her."

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

  • The average post rate is $19.38/hr as of June 2025

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

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

After School Child Care in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Nevina S.

Nevina is the absolute best! She so good with children and she made me feel so comfortable right away. My kids can’t wait to hang out with...

- Care member

Sarah W.

Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn...

- Lynelle A.

Olivia T.

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

- Maureen D.

FAQs for after school child care in Melrose, MA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Melrose, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $19.38 per hour as of June 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 8 after school child care providers in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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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